Gambier

[gæmbiә]

Definition

(n.) The inspissated juice of a plant (Uncaria Gambir) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of Terra Japonica, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing.

(n.) Catechu.

Checker: Louie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Catechu, cutch, Terra Japonica, Japan earth.

Typed by Billie

Definition

n. an astringent substance prepared from the leaves of a shrub of the East Indies and largely used in tanning and dyeing.—Also Gam′bir.

Checked by Cordelia