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单词 Indian rhubarb
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Definition of Indian rhubarb in English:

Indian rhubarb

noun ˌɪndɪən ˈruːbɑːb
  • 1Any of several rhubarbs (genus Rheum) originating in or obtained from East Asia, especially R. palmatum (also called Chinese rhubarb), often used medicinally for its laxative and astringent properties; an extract or preparation of this. Now chiefly historical.

  • 2North American. The umbrella plant, Darmera peltata (family Saxifragaceae).

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Culpeper (1616–1654), physician and astrologer. From Indian + rhubarb.

Definition of Indian rhubarb in US English:

Indian rhubarb

nounˌɪndɪən ˈruːbɑːb
  • 1Any of several rhubarbs (genus Rheum) originating in or obtained from East Asia, especially R. palmatum (also called Chinese rhubarb), often used medicinally for its laxative and astringent properties; an extract or preparation of this. Now chiefly historical.

  • 2North American. The umbrella plant, Darmera peltata (family Saxifragaceae).

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Culpeper (1616–1654), physician and astrologer. From Indian + rhubarb.

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