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OP Hello,
I saw that the word `Rhubarb` is derived from `barbaros` which means `foreign`. Is `barbaros` also a part of `barbaric` which might explain the present association of ` a brawl` with `rhubarb` because a `barbarian` is one who is uncouth and uncultured and is therefore one who is prone to violence like the ancient invading tribesmen who were referred to by the same term?. Please reply soon.
Yours sincerely,
sundaresh.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Rhubarb Sundaresh07 07/07/09 11:00 AM Re: Rhubarb Faldage 07/07/09 11:45 AM Re: Rhubarb Sundaresh07 07/07/09 12:33 PM Re: Rhubarb Faldage 07/08/09 03:08 AM
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