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rhatany

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rhat·a·ny  (rtn-)
n. pl. rhat·a·nies
1. Either of two South American shrubs (Krameria lappacea or K. argentea) having bilaterally symmetrical flowers, spiny globose fruits, and thick roots.
2. The dried root of either of these plants, formerly used as an astringent and now used in various dental preparations, such as toothpaste and mouthwash.
[American Spanish ratania, possibly from Quechua ratana, to thin, unite.]
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