caapeba

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A South American plant, Piper umbellatum (formerly Pothomorphe umbellata), with medicinal roots.
    — The pounded root of cissampelos, the caapeba of Plumier, applied externally, is said to be an antidote against the bites of venomous serpents. The plant being infused in water, quickly fills the liquor with a mucilaginous substance, which is as […]

词源

Said by Century to be Tupian.
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