Meaning of febrifuge in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɛbrəˌfjudʒ/

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1. Noun

   febrifuge

   Etymology

   late 17th century: from French fébrifuge, from Latin febris‘fever’ + fugare‘drive away’. Compare with feverfew

   Definitions

   1. any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever