Main Entry: 1cure Pronunciation: 'kyur Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin cura, cure of souls, from Latin, care Date: 14th century 1 a : spiritual charge : CARE b : pastoral charge of a parish also: 2 a : recovery or relief from a disease b : something (as a drug or treatment) that cures a disease c : a course or period of treatment <take the cure for alcoholism> d : SPA 3 : a complete or permanent solution or remedy <seeking a cure for unemployment> 4 : a process or method of curing - cure·less /-l&s/ adjective