pareira

 
Pronunciation: /pəˈrɛːrə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a drug obtained from the root of a Brazilian climbing plant, used as a homeopathic diuretic, especially after abdominal surgery.
    • This drug is obtained from Chondrodendron tomentosum, family Menispermaceae

Origin:

early 18th century: from Portuguese parreira 'vine trained against a wall'