CINCHONA
/sɪŋˈkəʊnə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of CINCHONA
A tree or shrub of the genus Cinchona, native to the Andes in South America but since widely cultivated in Indonesia and India as well for its medicinal bark.
The bark of these plants, which yield quinine and other alkaloids useful in reducing fevers and particularly in combatting malaria.
Any medicine chiefly composed of the prepared bark of these plants.
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Is CINCHONA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CINCHONA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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Letter Values for CINCHONA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | i | n | c | h | o | n | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CINCHONA
87 words from the letters in CINCHONA
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How to Use CINCHONA in Word Games
CINCHONA is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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