Catgut

['kætgʌt] or ['kæt'gʌt]

(noun.) a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery.

(noun.) perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone.

Editor: Murdoch--From WordNet

(n.) A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.

(n.) A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.

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