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nounEast Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
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nounextract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
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Definition that contains catechu
- catechin a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance
- black catechu extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
- catechu East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
- jerusalem thorn East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
- catechu extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
- catechist one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
- acacia catechu East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu