About The Word Catgut
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Catgut
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What's The Definition Of Catgut?
[n] a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery
[n] perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone Synonyms | Synonyms for Catgut: goat's rue | gut | Tephrosia virginiana | wild sweet pea Related Terms | Find terms related to Catgut: See Also | cord | hoary pea | suture Catgut In Webster's Dictionary \Cat"gut`\, n. [Cat + gut.]
1. A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of
animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical
instruments, etc.
2. A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.
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