Rhubarb Definition & Meaning

rhubarb
noun
  1. long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened
  2. plants having long green or reddish acidic leafstalks growing in basal clumps; stems (and only the stems) are edible when cooked; leaves are poisonous

"Rhubarb" in song lyrics

See how rhubarb is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a vegan eatin rhubarb"
    Jesse Abraham — Little Bit of Everything
  • "wild rhubarb"
    AOL — AOL
  • "growing rhubarb"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with rhubarb

Usage tips for "rhubarb"

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