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

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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Pieplant was two feet high, and strawberries were almost ripe.

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More About Pieplant

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!

Where does pieplant come from?

The first records of the word pieplant come from around 1840. It was first used in the U.S. and comes from the association of rhubarb with its use in pies.

As a plant, rhubarb is a member of the buckwheat family and the genus Rheum. There are several varieties, including one with a stem that’s used for medicinal purposes. However, the word pieplant is only used to refer to the kind that has edible stalks that are often used to make pies. The leaves and roots of the rhubarb plant are poisonous and should not be eaten.

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What are some synonyms for pieplant?

• rhubarb

What are some words that share a root or word element with pieplant? 

• pie
• plant

What are some words that often get used in discussing pieplant?

• strawberry
• tart
• sour
• tangy
• stalk
• jam
• jelly
• preserves

How is pieplant used in real life?

Pieplant is not a commonly used word. It is closely associated with its use as an ingredient in rhubarb pie and strawberry rhubarb pie.

Up your at home #baking game with rhubarb! It's not referred to as pieplant for no reason. It has a tart, tangy flavor that makes for beautiful #desserts, such as crumbles, tarts and pies. 🍰

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— Melissa's Produce (@MelissasProduce) May 20, 2020

A windfall of pieplant means pie baking. Proceeds benefit The Actors Fund. pic.twitter.com/j9rhUlD3Jy

— Ellen Gray (@nomoremrnicepie) April 20, 2020

 

Working on a menu for a pioneer themed dinner. I think I'll make a pieplant pie for dessert, but I'll include the sugar when I bake it. ;)

— The Christmas Queen (@MrsMommy) July 31, 2017

Try using pieplant!

True or False?

The edible stalks of pieplant have a sweet flavor.