pareira

American

[puh-rair-uh] / pəˈrɛər ə /

noun

the root of a South American vine, Chondodendron tomentosum, used as a source of curare, a diuretic, etc.

pareira British

/ pəˈrɛərə /

noun

the root of a South American menispermaceous climbing plant, Chondrodendron tomentosum, used as a diuretic, tonic, and as a source of curare

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Etymology

Origin of pareira

First recorded in 1705–15; short for pareira brava

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