black catechu

Noun
  1. Extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails;
    Formerly used medicinally (synset 111777902)
    is a type of: extract, infusion - a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
    substance meronym: acacia catechu, catechu, jerusalem thorn - East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
    same as: catechu

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