• (n.) The quinsy. See Quinsy. • (n.) A European perennial herb (Asperula cynanchica) with narrowly linear whorled leaves; -- formerly thought to cure the quinsy. Also called quincewort. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/squinancy/
1. The quinsy. ... 2. <botany> A European perennial herb (Asperula cynanchica) with narrowly linear whorled leaves; formerly thought to cure the quinsy. Also called quincewort. Squinancy berries, black currants; so called because used to cure the quinsy. ... Origin: F. Esquinancie, OF. Squinance, esquinance. See Quinsy. ... Source: Websters D... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973