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   rhu·barb

   /ˈro͞oˌbärb/

   noun

   • 1. the thick leaf stalks of a cultivated plant of the dock family, which are reddish or green and eaten as a fruit after cooking: "rhubarb pie"
   • 2. the large-leaved Eurasian plant which produces rhubarb.
   • ▪ used in names of other plants of the sane genus as rhubarb, several of which are used medicinally, e.g., Chinese rhubarb.
   • 3. the noise made by a group of actors to give the impression of indistinct background conversation or to represent the noise of a crowd, especially by the random repetition of the word “rhubarb” with different intonations. informal British
   • 4. a heated dispute: informal North American "rhubarbs often broke out among these less than professional players"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the rootstock of other plants of this genus used medicinally): from Old French reubarbe, from a shortening of medieval Latin rheubarbarum, alteration (by association with rheum ‘rhubarb’) of rhabarbarum ‘foreign rhubarb’, from Greek rha (also meaning ‘rhubarb’) + barbaros ‘foreign’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rhubarbRhubarb Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of rhubarb, a plant with edible petioles and a term for a dispute. See examples of rhubarb in sentences and related articles.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RhubarbRhubarb - Wikipedia

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   Rhubarb is the fleshy, edible stalks of species and hybrids (culinary rhubarb) of Rheum in the family Polygonaceae, which are cooked and used for food. The plant is a herbaceous perennial that grows from short, thick rhizomes. Historically, different plants have been called "rhubarb" in English.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRHUBARB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RHUBARB definition: 1. a plant that has long, sour-tasting red and green stems that can be cooked and eaten as a fruit…. Learn more.

5. www.foodnetwork.com › what-is-rhubarbWhat Is Rhubarb? And What to Make with Rhubarb - Food Network

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   Oct 27, 2021 · Rhubarb is a fleeting spring vegetable with bright pink stalks. It tastes sour, but when you cook it with sugar it becomes pleasantly tart.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › rhubarbRHUBARB Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Rhubarb definition: any of several plants belonging to the genus Rheum, of the buckwheat family, as R. officinale, having a medicinal rhizome, and R. rhabarbarum, having edible leafstalks.. See examples of RHUBARB used in a sentence.

7. www.britannica.com › plant › rhubarbRhubarb | Description, Plant, Leaves, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 20, 2024 · Rhubarb, a hardy perennial of the family Polygonaceae native to Asia and grown for its large edible petioles (leafstalks). The plant’s fleshy, tart, and highly acidic leafstalks are used in pies, often with strawberries.

8. journalofnutrition.org › encyclopedia › rhubarb-what-is-rhubarbRhubarb: What is Rhubarb? - Journal Of Nutrition

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   It is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Polygonaceae. Rhubarb is native to Asia and has been cultivated for centuries for its tangy and tart flavor. It is commonly used in desserts, jams, and pies, adding a unique and refreshing taste.