quinine
What is another word for quinine? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A bitter compound extracted from cinchona bark, used to treat malaria and to flavour tonic water.
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How to use quinine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
quinine tonic
a dose of quinine
Etymology
Traced back through Spanish quina and French quinquina to Quechua kina, the native word for cinchona bark.
Full origin of quinine →Frequently asked questions
What does “quinine” mean?
The word “quinine” means a bitter compound extracted from cinchona bark, used to treat malaria and to flavour tonic water. In plain terms, a bitter medicinal compound from tree bark, historically the main treatment for malaria.
How do you pronounce “quinine”?
“Quinine” is pronounced kwih-NEEN (/ˈkwaɪ.naɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “quinine” in a sentence?
Here is “quinine” used in a sentence: “Tonic water gets its bitter taste from a small amount of quinine.”
What part of speech is “quinine”?
“Quinine” is a noun.
Where does the word “quinine” come from?
The word “quinine” comes from French. Traced back through Spanish quina and French quinquina to Quechua kina, the native word for cinchona bark.
