Definitions

1. noun

a South American plant, especially any of the species of the genus Strychnos, from which a poison is obtained

“The researcher studied the effects of curare on the nervous system.”

2. verb

to poison or stupefy, typically using curare

“The snake’s venom can curare its prey in a matter of seconds.”

3. verb

to render someone or something unconscious or insensible

“The doctor had to curare the patient before performing the surgery.”