Etymology

From the origin of cinchonaceous trees in the forests of Peru.

Noun

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1. (now chiefly historicalCategory:English terms with historical senses#PERUVIANBARK) Cinchona bark, chiefly as used in medicine. [from 17th c.]
   • 1789 January 17, Hester Thrale Piozzi, Thraliana:

     [H]e will soon begin to like & wish for this refreshment, & will with the use of Peruvian Bark & Steel, regain his Tranquillity of Mind & Body.

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