quin

1 of 2

noun

ˈkwin

plural -s

: quintuplet

quin-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or quino-

1

: quina : cinchona bark

quinotannic

quinoline

quinine

2

: quinic acid

quinate

3

: quinoline

quinocyanine

4

: quinone

quinitol

quinoid

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening

Combining form

Spanish quina cinchona bark

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