Definition of Peruvean
Pe*ru"vi*an (?), a. [Cf. F.
péruvien, Sp. peruviano.] Of or pertaining
to Peru, in South America. -- n. A native
or an inhabitant of Peru.
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent.
- Of, from, or pertaining to Peru, the Peruvian people or the Peruvian language.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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