antifebrile

[ an-tee-fee-bruhl, -feb-ruhl, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. efficacious against fever; febrifuge; antipyretic.

noun

1. an antifebrile agent.

antifebrile

/ ˌæntɪˈfiːbraɪl /

adjective

1. reducing fever; antipyretic

noun

1. obsolete.
   an antifebrile agent or drug

Word History and Origins

Origin of antifebrile¹

First recorded in 1655–65; anti- + febrile

Example Sentences

Serving to drive off fever; antifebrile.

From Project Gutenberg

If the horns, ears, and surface are hot, sponge the whole surface with weak lie or saleratus water, and give the following antifebrile drink:— Lemon balm, 2 ounces.

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On one occasion, having been brought into a somewhat febrile condition by fatigue in a botanical excursion in hot weather, and having full faith in the statements of Doctor Cooke to the effect that calomel was of all antifebrile remedies the best, and that while a small dose of calomel might prove irritating a good large dose "would sometimes act like an opiate," he took a one drachm dose in full confidence.

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Its fruit, which seldom gets ripe before it is eaten by the birds or larvæ, is luscious, highly scented, and full of pips; they have the reputation of being antifebrile and astringent.

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This food is esteemed extremely wholesome, and is antifebrile.

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