rhubarb

noun

rhu·barb ˈrü-ˌbärb How to pronounce rhubarb (audio)

: any of a genus (Rheum) of Asian plants of the buckwheat family having large leaves with thick petioles often used as food

also : the petioles of rhubarb

: the tart, succulent, usually pink or red petioles of rhubarb used especially in pies and preserves

: the dried rhizome and roots of any of various rhubarbs (such as Rheum officinale and R. palmatum) grown chiefly in temperate parts of China and used in folk medicine especially as a laxative, diuretic, and ulcer treatment

: a heated dispute or controversy

Example Sentences

The coach got into a rhubarb with the umpire. a basketball coach whose ranting rhubarbs with officials are the stuff of legend

Recent Examples on the Web Pink Rhubarb Lemonade Make the most of your Farmers' market haul by turning in-season rhubarb into one lip-smacking sipper!

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 When the liquids are almost fully incorporated, add the rhubarb and fold gently.

BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Oh, and don’t forget the rhubarb which may actually be past its prime.

Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Three Wick Candle by Molton Brown: As Molton Brown says, this candle is scented like a sweet-fruity swirl of Yorkshire rhubarb and vanilla.

Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Add the rhubarb and its juices to the pan, then pour in 3 Tbsp.

Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 26 May 2022 Here a person might find the Kurdish alchemilla, the Syrian rhubarb and the Iranian onion sharing a single clearing.

New York Times, 20 Apr. 2022 This cake looks like a traditional birthday cake on the outside, but keeps things interesting with a strawberry-rhubarb filling.

Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Apr. 2022 Place the rhubarb, onion, figs, wine and sugar in a saucepan and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Star Tribune, 19 May 2021 See More

单词	rhubarb
释义	rhubarb noun rhu·barb ˈrü-ˌbärb 1 a : any of a genus (Rheum) of Asian plants of the buckwheat family having large leaves with thick petioles often used as food also : the petioles of rhubarb b : the tart, succulent, usually pink or red petioles of rhubarb used especially in pies and preserves 2 : the dried rhizome and roots of any of various rhubarbs (such as Rheum officinale and R. palmatum) grown chiefly in temperate parts of China and used in folk medicine especially as a laxative, diuretic, and ulcer treatment 3 : a heated dispute or controversy Synonyms altercation argle-bargle [chiefly British] argument argy-bargy [chiefly British] battle royal bicker brawl contretemps controversy cross fire disagreement dispute donnybrook falling-out fight hassle imbroglio kickup misunderstanding quarrel row scrap set-to spat squabble tiff wrangle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The coach got into a rhubarb with the umpire. a basketball coach whose ranting rhubarbs with officials are the stuff of legend Recent Examples on the Web Pink Rhubarb Lemonade Make the most of your Farmers' market haul by turning in-season rhubarb into one lip-smacking sipper! Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 When the liquids are almost fully incorporated, add the rhubarb and fold gently. BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Oh, and don’t forget the rhubarb which may actually be past its prime. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Three Wick Candle by Molton Brown: As Molton Brown says, this candle is scented like a sweet-fruity swirl of Yorkshire rhubarb and vanilla. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Add the rhubarb and its juices to the pan, then pour in 3 Tbsp. Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 26 May 2022 Here a person might find the Kurdish alchemilla, the Syrian rhubarb and the Iranian onion sharing a single clearing. New York Times, 20 Apr. 2022 This cake looks like a traditional birthday cake on the outside, but keeps things interesting with a strawberry-rhubarb filling. Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Apr. 2022 Place the rhubarb, onion, figs, wine and sugar in a saucepan and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Star Tribune, 19 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English rubarbe, from Anglo-French reubarbe, from Medieval Latin reubarbarum, alteration of rha barbarum, literally, barbarian rhubarb First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition rhubarb noun rhu·barb ˈrü-ˌbärb : the thick juicy pink or red stems of a garden plant that have a tart flavor and are used cooked especially in jams and desserts Medical Definition rhubarb noun rhu·barb ˈrü-ˌbärb 1 : any of several plants of the genus Rheum having large leaves with thick succulent petioles often used as food 2 : the dried rhizome and roots of any of several rhubarbs (especially Rheum officinale and R. palmatum) grown in China and Tibet and used as a purgative and stomachic rhubarb noun as in quarrel an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions a basketball coach whose ranting rhubarbs with officials are the stuff of legend Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance quarrel altercation dispute fight cross fire row argument controversy disagreement bicker battle royal argle-bargle spat misunderstanding tiff brawl contretemps imbroglio scrap skirmish tangle set-to donnybrook feud clash argy-bargy squabble wrangle kickup disputation falling-out debate difference attack objection tussle protest protestation hassle logomachy melee vendetta contention dissension run-in fracas fuss affray fisticuffs mêlée dissention catfight fray free-for-all
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