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Definition of rumex

rumex

/ˈruː.mɛks/
ru · mex
Plural:rumices
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rumex Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Rumex in the family Polygonaceae, commonly known as docks and sorrels, native to temperate regions worldwide and bearing tall, branched panicles of small greenish to reddish-brown flowers that mature into decorative winged, rust-colored seed clusters.

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ruki river
ruler
rum
rumex
rummynose tetra
runner
runner bean

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Classical Latin 'rumex', the ancient Roman name for sorrel or dock, possibly related to a root meaning 'to suck' in reference to the ancient practice of sucking the tart leaves to quench thirst.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rumex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rumex
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