quinine flower
US
noun
A bitter plant of the family Gentianaceae, Sabatia brevifolia (formerly S. elliottii), an extract of which was formerly used medicinally in the U.S. in place of quinine.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet.
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