'Rhatanhy' definitions:

Definition of 'Rhatanhy'

From: GCIDE
  • Rhatany \Rhat"a*ny\, Rhatanhy \Rhat"an*hy\, n. [Sp. ratania, rata[~n]a, Peruv. rata[~n]a.] The powerfully astringent root of a half-shrubby Peruvian plant (Krameria triandra). It is used in medicine and to color port wine. [Written also ratany.] [1913 Webster]
  • Savanilla rhatany, the root of Krameria Ixina, a native of New Granada. [1913 Webster]