About The Word Gambier
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What's The Definition Of Gambier?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gambier: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gambier: See Also | Gambier In Webster's Dictionary \Gam"bier\, n. [Malayan.]
(a) 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.
(b) Catechu. [Written also {gambeer} and {gambir}.]
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