gambier 1

noundomain: substance

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Definition

an extract derived from the leaves of Uncaria gambir, a climbing shrub native to tropical Southeast Asia; also known as pale catechu, white catechu or Japan Earth, it is often confused with other forms of catechu.

Examples

1.Gambier has been used as a form of catechu for chewing with areca nut.

Synonyms

gambir 1
an extract derived from the leaves of Uncaria gambir, a climbing shrub native to tropical Southeast Asia; also known as pale catechu, white catechu or Japan Earth, it is often confused with other forms of catechu.
pale catechu 1
an extract derived from the leaves of Uncaria gambir, a climbing shrub native to tropical Southeast Asia; also known as pale catechu, white catechu or Japan Earth, it is often confused with other forms of catechu.
white catechu 1
an extract derived from the leaves of Uncaria gambir, a climbing shrub native to tropical Southeast Asia; also known as pale catechu, white catechu or Japan Earth, it is often confused with other forms of catechu.
Japan Earth 1
an extract derived from the leaves of Uncaria gambir, a climbing shrub native to tropical Southeast Asia; also known as pale catechu, white catechu or Japan Earth, it is often confused with other forms of catechu.