febrifugaladj.
/fɪˈbrɪfjʊɡəl//fɛbrɪˈfjuːɡəl/ Adapted to mitigate or subdue fever; anti-febrile.
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anticausotic1753
alexipyretic1847
pyretic1867
antipyretic1875
1663 R. Boyle Some Considerations Usefulnesse Exper. Nat. Philos. ii. v. x. 212 Nor the mixture hath been..noted for any Febrifugal Vertues.
1853 Chambers's Jrnl. 20 28 The remedies prescribed were depletory and febrifugal.
1861 R. Bentley Man. Bot. ii. iii. 491 The plants of this order have..febrifugal properties.
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