peruvinChem.|ˈpɛrʊvɪn| [f. Peruv-ian + -in1.] An alcohol (C9H10O) distilled from the balsam of Peru: styrylic alcohol, or styrone. 1847Craig, Peruvine.1857Miller Elem.Chem. III. 477 1866–77 Watts Dict.Chem. IV. 381 Peruvin. Syn. with Styrone or Cinnylic Alcohol.