Curare is a noun that refers to a type of poisonous plant extract used by indigenous tribes in South America to make poison arrows or as an anesthetic. Full definition
«Curator» has its roots in the Latin curare meaning «to care for» — and for me that word is a wonderful shorthand for the many roles a curator needs to adopt. (artslant.com)
The researchers blocked some of the connections in the giant nudibranch using curare, a paralyzing poison used on blow darts by indigenous South Americans. (sciencedaily.com)
The lethal injection contains a series of drugs to ensure death, given as an intravenous infusion — a sedative to produce unconsciousness, a muscle relaxant or paralysing drug such as curare to stop breathing, and potassium chloride to stop the heart. (newscientist.com)