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quebracho
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quebracho, n. [Sp.].
A Chilian apocynaceous tree (Aspidosperma Quebracho ); also, its bark, which is used as a febrifuge, and for dyspnwhite quebracho, to distinguish it from the red quebracho, a Mexican anacardiaceous tree (Loxopterygium Lorentzii ) whose bark is said to have similar properties. J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants). [1913 Webster]
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