English word curarine comes from English phyllo- (Leaf, leaves.), English curare
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| phyllo- | English (eng) | Leaf, leaves. |
| curare | English (eng) | A plant, Strychnos toxifera, formerly used in arrow poisons in South America due to its D-tubocurarine content.. A substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine, used historically as a muscle relaxant during surgery.. Other South American plants with similar toxins that were also used in arrow poisons, mostly in the family Menispermaceae. |
| curarine | English (eng) | The alkaloid responsible for the poisonous effects of curare. |