Etymology

kairine

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Today it means: A derivative of tetrahydro-quinoline (C₁₀H₁₃NO), formerly used as an antipyretic. Full definition →

Ancient Greek καιρός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκαιρός“the right time”
  2. English todaykairine

From Ancient Greek καιρός (kairós, “the right time”) + -ine.

Words from the same roots

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