SINCE 1828
gambier
noun
gam·bier
| \ ˈgam-ˌbir
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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
noun
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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