catechu

Words with a similar base: Acacia_catechu, black_catechu, catechu

'catechu'

[black_catechu.n.01] as in: extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally

'catechu'

[catechu.n.02] as in: East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu