01 n. The quinsy. See Quinsy.
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A European perennial herb (Asperula cynanchica) with narrowly linear whorled leaves; -- formerly thought to cure the quinsy. Also called quincewort.(Bot.) Also: quincewort
Phrases & compounds
Squinancy berries —
black currants; -- so called because used to cure the quinsy.