catechu


Definition: Meaning of, catechu in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkatɪtʃuː /

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catechu catechus
  1. extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
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  2. east Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
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catechu used in phrases

  • Acacia catechu (noun)
    1. east Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
  • Areca catechu (noun)
    1. scarlet or orange single-seeded fruit with a fibrous husk southeastern Asian palm bearing betel nuts
  • black catechu (noun)
    1. extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
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