pyretic/paɪˈɹɛtɪk/EtymologyBorrowed from New Latin pyreticus, from Ancient Greek πυρετικός (puretikós, “febrile”), from πυρετός (puretós, “fever”), from πῦρ (pûr, “fire”).pyretic means caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.pyretic is pronounced /paɪˈɹɛtɪk/.adjCaused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.nounA remedy for fever.