[F. esquinancie, OF. squinance, esquinance. See
1. (Med.) The quinsy. See
2. (Bot.) 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. Dr. Prior.
