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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
gambier \gam"bier\, n. malayan.
a the inspissated juice of a plant uncaria gambir
growing in malacca. it is a powerful astringent, and,
under the name of terra japonica, is used for chewing
with the areca nut, and is exported for tanning and
dyeing.
b catechu. written also gambeer and gambir.
1913 webster
see also:
uncaria gambir terra japonica gambeer gambir
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