[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

catechu \cat"echu\, n. see cashoo. chem.
   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. --ure. --dunglison.
   1913 webster
see also:
cashoo acacia catechu terra japonica cutch gambier 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

catechu
     n 1: extract of the heartwood of acacia catechu used for dying
          and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly
          used medicinally syn: black catechu
     2: east indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and
        yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black
        catechu syn: jerusalem thorn, acacia catechu
see also:
black catechu jerusalem thorn acacia catechu 

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