catechu

One entry found for catechu.

Main Entry: cat·e·chu
Pronunciation: 'ka-t&-"chü, -"shü
Function: noun
Etymology: probably modification of Malay kachu, of Dravidian origin; akin to Tamil & Kannada kAcu catechu
: any of several dry, earthy, or resinous astringent substances obtained from tropical plants of Asia: as a : an extract of the heartwood of an East Indian acacia (Acacia catechu) b : GAMBIER