1835, "panacea, remedy for all kinds of diseases," from cure (v.) + all. As a name of various plants, it is attested from 1793. Compare heal-all, panacea.
curbstone
curcumin
curd
curdle
cure
cure-all
Curetes
curettage
curette
curfew
curfuffle
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