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Chinese rhubarb

Syllabification: (Chi·nese rhu·barb)
Definition of Chinese rhubarb

noun

  • a tall perennial plant with palmate leaves, whitish flowers, and winged fruits. The dried rhizomes and roots are used medicinally.
    • Rheum longifolia, family Polygonaceae

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