| 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 |