Word Meaning

Find the meaning or definition of a english word


catechu definition and meaning

n. A dry, brown, astringent extract, obtained by decoction and evaporation from the Acacia catechu, and several other plants growing in India. It contains a large portion of tannin or tannic acid, and is used in medicine and in the arts. It is also known by the names terra japonica, cutch, gambier, etc.


Copyright ©2017-2024 Crossword Solver

Follow us facebook croswodsolver