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pareira

[ puh-rair-uh ]

noun

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


pareira

/ pəˈrɛərə /

noun

  1. the root of a South American menispermaceous climbing plant, Chondrodendron tomentosum, used as a diuretic, tonic, and as a source of curare
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pareira1

First recorded in 1705–15; short for pareira brava
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pareira1

C18: from Portuguese pareira brava, literally: wild vine
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Example Sentences

The root furnishes the Pareira brava of druggists, which is used in medicine.

It should be given in conjunction with the infusions of uva ursi, Pareira brava, or buchu.

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