RHUBARB

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a species of plant in the family Polygonaceae. They are herbaceous perennials growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular, with long fleshy petioles. They have small flowers grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescences.

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rhubarb

Noun

  1. Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially , having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks, that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).
  2. The dried rhizome and roots of or , from China, used as a laxative and purgative.
  1. A word repeated softly to emulate background conversation. (see rhubarb rhubarb).
  2. An excited, angry exchange of words, especially at a sporting event.
  3. A brawl.
  4. An RAF World War II code name for operations by aircraft (fighters and fighter bombers) seeking opportunity targets.


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