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Peruvian

Pe`ru´vi`an
a.1.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.
Noun1.PeruvianPeruvian - 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

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