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.
Origin of canaigre
1875–80,
Americanism; < Mexican Spanish
Words nearby canaigre
canadian soldier,
canadian tuxedo,
canadian whisky,
canadianism,
canadianize,
canaigre,
canaille,
canakin,
canal,
canal boat,
canal ray
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