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单词 strongback
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Definition of strongback in English:

strongback

noun ˈstrɒŋbak
  • 1Caribbean. Any of several plants used to make medicinal infusions.

  • 2Nautical. Any of various strong beams or supports.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From strong + back, in sense 1 with allusion to the strengthening qualities attributed to medicinal infusions made from the plant.

 
 

Definition of strongback in US English:

strongback

nounˈstrɒŋbak
  • 1Caribbean. Any of several plants used to make medicinal infusions.

  • 2Nautical. Any of various strong beams or supports.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From strong + back, in sense 1 with allusion to the strengthening qualities attributed to medicinal infusions made from the plant.

 
 
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