Meaning & Definition of word "Rhubarb"
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Rhubarb
/ˈruːbɑːrb/
noun:
- 1. A plant with large leaves and thick, fleshy, edible stalks, often used in pies and desserts.
- Example: She made a delicious rhubarb pie for the summer picnic.
- 2. The tart stalks of the rhubarb plant, which are used in cooking.
- Example: The recipe called for fresh rhubarb, which can be tart and is best sweetened.
- 3. A dispute or heated argument.
- Example: There was a bit of rhubarb in the meeting when the budget cuts were announced.
verb:
- 1. To argue or engage in a petty dispute.
- Example: The neighbors would often rhubarb over trivial matters.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'rhabarbarum', from Greek 'rhabarbaron', referring to the plant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rhubarb pie:
A dessert made primarily from rhubarb.
to have a rhubarb:
To engage in a dispute or argument.
Related Words
rheum:
A genus of plants that includes rhubarb.
sour:
A taste characteristic of rhubarb when raw.
Slang Meanings of rhubarb
Meaning: A quarrel or altercation.
Example Sentence: They got into a rhubarb over who should lead the project.
Meaning: Discontent or dissent, often in a public setting.
Example Sentence: There was a lot of rhubarb at the town hall meeting.