Catechu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæt.ɪt͡ʃ.uː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catechu is a noun meaning A gummy extract of any of several species of Acacieae, but especially Senegalia catechu, produced by boiling the wood of the tree in water and evaporating the resulting liquid.
Meaning
A gummy extract of any of several species of Acacieae, but especially Senegalia catechu, produced by boiling the wood of the tree in water and evaporating the resulting liquid.
Example Sentences
The pale catechus are usually sweeter and more pleasant for chewing.
Word Forms
- catechus
- catchoo
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include areca, khat, acacia, kassu, sinecatechin, guaiacum.
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