pareira brava

[ brah-vuh, brey- ]

noun

1. pareira.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pareira brava¹

First recorded in 1705–15, pareira brava is from Portuguese parreira brava literally, “wild vine”

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg