rhatany Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rhat"a*ny, Rhat"an*hy noun (Also<
  • Rhatany
  • Rhatanhy
)
Etymology
Sp. ratania, rataña, Peruv. rataña.
Definitions
  1. The powerfully astringent root of a half-shrubby Peruvian plant (Krameria triandra). It is used in medicine and to color port wine. Written also ratany.

Webster 1913