pieplant

[pahy-plant, -plahnt]

noun

1. the edible rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pieplant¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; pie ¹ + plant

Example Sentences

He sat by Cathy and chatted about the pieplant roots just come in.

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If only a vegetable man would come with a cart of red pieplant and green lettuce and offer his gaudy wares along the street, then the evidence of spring would be complete.

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She could make bread and pieplant pie after a fashion that would make a man wish that he had been born earlier to enjoy more of them.

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Rhubarb, or pieplant, as it is more commonly called, is one of the hardiest and at the same time a most delicious fruit.

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When To Use

What does pieplant mean?

Pieplant is another name for rhubarb—a plant with edible leafstalks that are known for their use in making pies and preserves.These stalks have a tart, tangy, sour flavor that’s often paired with sweet ingredients, such as in strawberry rhubarb pie.Example: Wow, I do love a good strawberry rhubarb pie—they don’t call it pieplant for nothing!