pareira
nounDefinition of pareira
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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