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Definition of Gambier
1. n. The inspissated juice of a plant (Uncaria Gambir) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of Terra Japonica, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing.
Definition of Gambier
1. Noun. ''Uncaria gambir'' a plant from Indonesia ¹
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Definition of Gambier
1. an extract obtained from an Asian vine [n -S]
Medical Definition of Gambier
1. The inspissated juice of a plant (Uncaria Gambir) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of Terra Japonica, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing. Catechu. Alternative forms: gambeer and gambir. Origin: Malayan. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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