gambier

One entry found for gambier.

Main Entry: gam·bier
Variant(s): also gam·bir /'gam-"bir/
Function: noun
Etymology: Malay gambir
: a yellowish catechu that is obtained from a tropical southeast Asian woody vine (Uncaria gambir) of the madder family and is used for chewing with the betel nut and for tanning and dyeing