Squinance /(skwĭn"ans)/
Squin·ance
Squinance
n.
- The quinsy. See Quinsy. (Med.) [Obs.]
- 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.