HyperDic: black_catechu

English > 1 sense of the expression black catechu:
NOUNplantblack catechu, catechuextract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails
English > black catechu: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningextract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally.
Synonymcatechu
Broaderinfusion, extractA solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
Substance ofcatechu, Jerusalem thorn, Acacia catechuEast Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods
Spanishcatechu, catechu negro
Catalancatxú

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