any of several varieties of edible plant from the genus Rheum (used as a food and medication); argument, squabble (Slang)
nonsense! no way!
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Rhubarb Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
The root of several species of Rheum, used much as a cathartic medicine.
The root of several species of Rheum, used much as a cathartic medicine.
(n.)
The name of several large perennial herbs of the genus Rheum and order Polygonaceae.
The name of several large perennial herbs of the genus Rheum and order Polygonaceae.
(n.)
The large and fleshy leafstalks of Rheum Rhaponticum and other species of the same genus. They are pleasantly acid, and are used in cookery. Called also pieplant.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutThe large and fleshy leafstalks of Rheum Rhaponticum and other species of the same genus. They are pleasantly acid, and are used in cookery. Called also pieplant.
rhubarb
\rhu"barb\ (?), n. [f. rhubarbe, of. rubarbe, rheubarbe, reubarbare, reobarbe, ll. rheubarbarum for rheum barbarum, gr. &?;&?;&?; (and &?;&?;) rhubarb, from the river rha (the volga) on whose banks it grew. originally, therefore, it was the barbarian plant from the rha. cf. barbarous, rhaponticine.]
1. (bot.) the name of several large perennial herbs of the genus rheum and order polygonace?.
2. the large and fleshy leafstalks of rheum rhaponticum and other species of the same genus. they are pleasantly acid, and are used in cookery. called also pieplant.
3. (med.) the root of several species of rheum, used much as a cathartic medicine.
similar words(8)
rhubarb pie
indian rhubarb
monk`s rhubarb
himalayan rhubarb
chinese rhubarb
garden rhubarb
rhubarb plant
turkey rhubarb
The dried, bitter-tasting rhizome and roots of Rheum palmatum or R. officinale of eastern Asia, used as a laxative.
1. confused gabbling noise, as of people talking in the background; 2. nonsense; rubbish
Noun
1. long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened
(synonym) pieplant
(hypernym) vegetable, veggie
2. plants having long green or reddish acidic leafstalks growing in basal clumps; stems (and only the stems) are edible when cooked; leaves are poisonous
(synonym) rhubarb plant
(hypernym) herb, herbaceous plant
(hyponym) Himalayan rhubarb, Indian rhubarb, red-veined pie plant, Rheum australe, Rheum emodi
(member-holonym) Rheum, genus Rheum
Rhubarb Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries
To dream of rhubarb growing, denotes that pleasant entertainments will occupy your time for a while.
To cook it, foretells spirited arguments in which you will lose a friend.
To eat it, denotes dissatisfaction with present employment.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or "What's in a dream": a scientific and practical exposition; By Gustavus Hindman, 1910. For the open domain e-text see: Guttenberg ProjectTo cook it, foretells spirited arguments in which you will lose a friend.
To eat it, denotes dissatisfaction with present employment.
Rhubarb Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Rhubarb Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Rhubarb is a group of plants that belong to the genus Rheum in the family Polygonaceae. They are herbaceous perennial plants growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular-shaped with long fleshy petioles. They have small flowers grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescences.
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Rhubarb Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
Amount per 100g:
• Calories.......................21
• Total Fat......................0 g
• Saturated Fat.................0 g
• Cholesterol..................0 mg
• Sodium........................4 mg
• Total Carbohydrate......5 g
• Dietary Fiber...................2 g
• Protein.........................1 g
Vitamin A 100 IU Vitamin C 8 mg
Calcium 86 mg Iron 0 mg
Join our community at dietwatch.com• Calories.......................21
• Total Fat......................0 g
• Saturated Fat.................0 g
• Cholesterol..................0 mg
• Sodium........................4 mg
• Total Carbohydrate......5 g
• Dietary Fiber...................2 g
• Protein.........................1 g
Vitamin A 100 IU Vitamin C 8 mg
Calcium 86 mg Iron 0 mg
Scientific Name: Rheum palmatum or Scientific Name: Rheum officinale. The root of this plant has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. Also called da-huang, Chinese rhubarb, Indian rhubarb, and Turkish rhubarb.
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