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Definition of catechu

East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dying and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally

Similar Words: Jerusalem thorn, Acacia catechu, black catechu

Substance Meronyms: Jerusalem thorn, Acacia catechu

Member Meronyms: genus Acacia

Anagrams: chateau

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