strongback
/ˈstrɒŋbak/noun
1 Caribbean. Any of several plants used to make medicinal infusions.
2 Nautical. 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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