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Definition of Peruvian
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Peru or its people. "Peruvian artifacts"
2. Noun. A native or inhabitant of Peru.
Definition of Peruvian
1. a. Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America.
Definition of Peruvian
1. Noun. A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent. ¹
2. Adjective. Of, from, or pertaining to Peru or the Peruvian people. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Peruvian
1. Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America. 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. Origin: Cf. F. Peruvien, Sp. Peruviano. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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