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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pareira¹

First recorded in 1705–15; short for pareira brava

Word History and Origins

Origin of pareira¹

C18: from Portuguese pareira brava, literally: wild vine

Example Sentences

That courage, even Pareira later admitted, was misguided and potentially permanently harmful to his health.

From New York Times

Pareira, pa-rā′ra, n. a tonic diuretic drug derived from various South and Central American plants.

From Project Gutenberg

The same paper credits the suggestion of the general idea of the Jubilee design to Mr. Pareira, an official of the Interior Department.

From Project Gutenberg

Frustration nearly boiled over in the 82nd minute when Maxi Pareira shot high and wide from outside the box rather than pushing a modest pass to the onrushing Forlan.

From New York Times

Pareira shrugged, and the game moved into overtime.

From New York Times