cure up

verb — 2 senses

cure up

verb
1

Literally To cure (someone or something) or to become cured.

  • I took in the sickly cat and cured him up.
2

Agriculture, Business, Lifestyle Of tobacco leaves To cure (undergo a chemical or physical process for preservation or use) in a particular color or area.

  • Leaves harvested late will cure up green.

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