释义 |
rha·pon·tic \rəˈpäntik\ noun Etymology: New Latin rhaponticum, from rha ponticum pontic rhubarb, from Late Latin rha rhubarb + Latin ponticum, neuter of ponticus pontic — more at rhubarb, pontic 1. archaic : either of two European knapweeds (Centaurea centaurium and C. rhaponticum) 2. archaic a. : a rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) b. : the root of this plant used in pharmacy |