gam·bier
| \ ˈgam-ˌbir
\
\
variants:
or less commonly gambir
Definition of gambier
: 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
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“Gambier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gambier. Accessed 27 May. 2022.
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gambier
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gam·bier
variants:
also gambir \
ˈgam-ˌbi(ə)r
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Medical Definition of gambier
: a yellowish catechu that is obtained from a southeast Asian woody vine (Uncaria gambir) of the madder family and that is used for chewing with the betel nut and for tanning and dyeing
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