canaigre

[ kuh-nahy-gree ]

noun

1. a plant, Rumex hymenosepalus, of the buckwheat family, found from Oklahoma to California, having clustered, tuberous roots that yield tannin.

canaigre

/ kəˈnaɪɡə /

noun

1. a dock, Rumex hymenosepalus, of the southern US, the root of which yields a substance used in tanning

Word History and Origins

Origin of canaigre¹

1875–80, Americanism; < Mexican Spanish

Word History and Origins

Origin of canaigre¹

C19: from Mexican Spanish