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rhatanhy
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rhatanhy, n. [Sp. ratania, rataña, Peruv. rataña.].
The powerfully astringent root of a half-shrubby Peruvian plant (Krameria triandra ). It is used in medicine and to color port wine. [1913 Webster]
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