word
Quinine
KWY-nyn
/ˈkwaɪˌnaɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
quinine
Dictionary meaning
A bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark.
Examples
- Water with quinine is commonly sold under the name tonic water.
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