Peruvian /(?)/

Pe·ru·vi·an

Peruvian

a.
  1. Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America.

Phrases & Compounds
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.