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Peruvian - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Peruvian : adj : of or relating to or characteristic of Peru or its people;
"Peruvian artifacts" [syn: Peruvian]
(noun)
1: a native or inhabitant of Peru [syn: Peruvian]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Peruvian : \Pe*ru"vi*an\, a. [Cf. F. p['e]ruvien, Sp. peruviano.]
Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America. -- n. A native or
an inhabitant of Peru.
Peruvian balsam. See Balsam of Peru, under Balsam.
Peruvian bark, the bitter bark of trees of various species
of Cinchona. It acts as a powerful tonic, and is a remedy
for malarial diseases. This property is due to several
alkaloids, as quinine, cinchonine, etc., and their
compounds; -- called also Jesuit's bark, and cinchona.
See Cinchona.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Peruvian |
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Scream13: @DaveCamarillo does it also contain the Peruvian beard Tie, and the Beardo Choke? Pleas say it does! |
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DimitraE: Immortal Technique -- Peruvian Cocaine - video
http://bit.ly/5IdgIR |
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allan_saw: RT @x_CaMi_x: What inspires you the most? <= Talented Peruvian photogs |
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