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catechu meaning and definition
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Definition of catechu (noun)
- extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
- synonyms: black catechu
- East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
- synonyms: Acacia catechu, Jerusalem thorn
Source: Princeton University Wordnet