Squinance /(skwĭn"ans)/

Squin·ance

Squinance

n.
  1. The quinsy. See Quinsy. (Med.) [Obs.]
  2. A European perennial herb (Asperula cynanchica) with narrowly linear whorled leaves; -- formerly thought to cure the quinsy. Also called quincewort. (Bot.)

Phrases & Compounds

Squinancy berries
black currants; -- so called because used to cure the quinsy.