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Rhubarb

/rˈuˌbɑrb/
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(noun) Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).

I like rhubarb tarts more than apricot tarts.
Crouch down here like this, but do it theatrically and don't say, "Rhubarb."
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She made a delicious crumble using freshly picked ____ from the garden and a handful of strawberries.

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