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cinchona tree

/sɪŋˈkəʊnə triː/

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/sɪŋˈkəʊnə triː/C1formalscientific
  • ruДерево, произрастающее в Андах в Южной Америке, кора которого содержит хинин, исторически используемый для лечения малярии и в качестве ароматизатора в тонизирующей воде.

A tree native to the Andes in South America, whose bark contains quinine, used historically to treat malaria and as a flavoring in tonic water.

  1. Medicinal treeC1formal

    A genus of evergreen trees native to the Andes, whose bark contains quinine, used to treat malaria.

    ruХинное дерево

    • The cinchona tree is the natural source of quinine.
    • Quinine extracted from the cinchona tree has saved countless lives.
    • Cinchona trees are cultivated in tropical regions for their medicinal bark.