canaigre
[ kuh-nahy-gree ]
/ kəˈnaɪ gri /
noun
a plant, Rumex hymenosepalus, of the buckwheat family, found from Oklahoma to California, having clustered, tuberous roots that yield tannin.
Nearby words
canadian soldier, canadian tuxedo, canadian whisky, canadianism, canadianize, canaigre, canaille, canakin, canal, canal boat, canal ray
Origin of canaigre
1875–80, Americanism; < Mexican Spanish
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British Dictionary definitions for canaigre
canaigre
/ (kəˈnaɪɡə) /
noun
a dock, Rumex hymenosepalus, of the southern US, the root of which yields a substance used in tanning
Word Origin for canaigre
C19: from Mexican Spanish
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