bebeerine Meaning, Definition & Usage

Be*bee"rine, Be*bi"rine noun (Also<

• Bebeerine
• Bebirine

)

Definitions

1. (Chem.) An alkaloid got from the bark of the bebeeru, or green heart of Guiana (Nectandra Rodioei). It is a tonic, antiperiodic, and febrifuge, and is used in medicine as a substitute for quinine. Written also bibirine.