Peruvian

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Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America. Peruvian balsam See Balsam of Peru, under Balsam. Peruvian bark the bitter bark of trees of various species of Cinchona. It acts as a powerful tonic, and is a remedy for malarial diseases. This property is due to several alkaloids, as quinine, cinchonine, etc., and their compounds; - called also Jesuit's bark, and cinchona. See Cinchona.

Noun	1.	Peruvian - a native or inhabitant of Peru
Adj.	1.	Peruvian - of or relating to or characteristic of Peru or its people; "Peruvian artifacts"

Peru, Republic of Peru