catechu
noun
cat·e·chu
| \ ˈka-tə-ˌchü
, -ˌshü\
, -ˌshü\
Definition of catechu
: any of several dry, earthy, or resinous astringent substances obtained from tropical plants of Asia: such as
a
: an extract of the heartwood of an acacia (Acacia catechu)
b
: gambier
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catechu
noun
cat·e·chu
| \ ˈkat-ə-ˌchü, -ˌshü
\
\
Medical Definition of catechu
: any of several dry, earthy, or resinous astringent substances obtained from tropical plants of Asia: as
a
: an extract of the heartwood of a tropical acacia tree (Acacia catechu) of southern Asia that was formerly used in medicine
b
: gambier