pareira
noun
pa·rei·ra
pəˈrerə,
-rārə
plural -s
1
or pareira brava
: the root of a South American vine (Chondodendron tomentosum) of the family Menispermaceae that is used as a diuretic, tonic, and aperient
2
: any of several roots of related plants that are sometimes used like pareira
—usually used in combination
see false pareira, white pareira, yellow pareira
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“Pareira.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pareira. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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