Words Like CATECHU

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CATECHU.

3 Alternative Words Similar to catechu

1 Acacia Noun      Synonym
2 Extract Noun      Synonym Words Like Extract
3 Infusion Noun      Synonym Words Like Infusion

4 definitions of catechu

1 A name common to several astringent extracts prepared from the wood, bark, and fruit of various plants.
2 A gummy extract of any of several species of Acacia, produced by boiling the wood of the tree in water and evaporating the resulting liquid.
3 East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
4 extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
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