curari

Noun

Meaning

A black resinoid extract prepared by the South American Indians from the bark of several species of Strychnos (S. toxifera, etc.). It sometimes has little effect when taken internally, but is quickly fatal when introduced into the blood, and used by the Indians as an arrow poison.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

curare muscle relaxant urari woorari lethal poison toxic substance paralyzing agent deadly toxin arrow poison neuromuscular blocker dart poison plant-based poison poisonous extract toxin from plants venomous compound
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Anagrams

Arcuri cariru

Close letter words and terms

curara curare curare poison nut curariform curarimimetic curarine