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Definition of Indian rhubarb in English: Indian rhubarbnoun 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 rhubarbnounˌɪndɪən 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. |