quebracho

英文释义

n. A Chilian apocynaceous tree (Aspidosperma Quebracho);
also, its bark, which is used as a febrifuge, and for dyspn/a of the
lung, or bronchial diseases; -- called also white quebracho, to
distinguish it from the red quebracho, a Mexican anacardiaceous tree
(Loxopterygium Lorentzii) whose bark is said to have similar
properties.