Zack & the Internet

Tonic Water: Contains Quinine.

Zack: What's quinine? Will it kill me?

Internet: "Quinine has many uses and applications. Some of the more common uses include: Analgesic, Anaesthetic, Antibacterial, Anti-malarial, Anti-microbial, Anti-parasitic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Febrifuge, Muscle-relax--"

Z: What the hell is febrifuge?

I: "Acting to reduce fever. From Latin febri, fever, plus fuge.

Z: ... "fuge?"

I: "One that expels or drives away."

Z: ... same root as in centrifuge?

I: "Centrifuge ... see centrifugal ... Latin fugare, meaning "run."

Z: But why didn't that first dictionary site just say antipyretic or even fever reducer instead of febrifuge? Were they just being cocks?

I: Inconclusive.