Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Rhubarb.
How to pronounce rhubarb:
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Rhubarb - as a noun
Plants having long green or reddish acidic leafstalks growing in basal clumps; stems (and only the stems) are edible when cooked; leaves are poisonous
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rhubarb plantHypernyms (Closely Related)
herbherbaceous plantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rhubarb - as a verb
Of fighter aircraft: to fire at a target opportunistically.
(originally theater) of an actor in a film, stage play, etc.: to repeat the word rhubarb to create the sound of indistinct conversation; hence, to converse indistinctly, to mumble.
To articulate indistinctly or mumble (words or phrases); to say inconsequential or vague things because one does not know what to say, or to stall for time.
Rhubarb - as an adjective
Of the colour of rhubarb: either brownish-yellow (the colour of rhubarb rhizomes and roots used for medicinal purposes), or pale red (often the colour of the leafstalks of common rhubarb).
Example Sentences
"I made a delicious rhubarb pie for dessert."
"She grows rhubarb in her garden every summer."
"The rhubarb stalks were bright red and juicy."
"He added a handful of chopped rhubarb to the salad."
"The tartness of rhubarb pairs well with sweet strawberries."
Word Game Points
Is RHUBARB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rhubarb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RHUBARB has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is RHUBARB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rhubarb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRHUBARB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is RHUBARB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rhubarb is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRHUBARB has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
