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pieplant
[ pahy-plant, -plahnt ]
noun
- the edible rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum.
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
He sat by Cathy and chatted about the pieplant roots just come in.
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.
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.
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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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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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. 🍰
Learn more: https://t.co/47YTQGd6gE#freshproduce #bakingtip pic.twitter.com/tZ8Eap2t8s
— 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.
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