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Catgut

Catgut Meaning & Definition
Catgut Definition And Meaning

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

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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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