Quinine Definition & Meaning

quinine
noun
  1. a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy

"Quinine" in song lyrics

See how quinine is used in real songs:

  • "Breedin' malaria, no vaccine, ain't no quinine"
    Himalayan Project — Postcards From Paradise
  • "leg cramps with quinine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is quinine"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "quinine"

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