pareira

[puh-rair-uh]

noun

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

Origin of pareira

First recorded in 1705–15; short for pareira brava

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Examples from the Web for pareira

Historical Examples of pareira

The root furnishes the Pareira brava of druggists, which is used in medicine.
Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture
William Saunders
It should be given in conjunction with the infusions of uva ursi, Pareira brava, or buchu.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for pareira

pareira

noun

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

Word Origin for pareira

C18: from Portuguese pareira brava, literally: wild vine

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