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单词 gambier
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Definition of gambier in English:

gambier

noun ˈɡambɪəˈɡamˌbir
mass noun

  • An astringent extract of a tropical Asiatic plant, used in tanning.

    The chief source of gambier is the climber Uncaria gambier, family Rubiaceae

    Also called catechu
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Gambier was an extract made from the leaves and twigs of a vine that grew in India and the Malacca Islands, Uncaria gambir.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Malay gambir, the name of the plant.

 
 

Definition of gambier in US English:

gambier

(also gambir)
nounˈɡamˌbir

  • An astringent extract of a tropical Asiatic plant, used in tanning.

    The chief source of gambier is the climber Uncaria gambier, family Rubiaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Gambier was an extract made from the leaves and twigs of a vine that grew in India and the Malacca Islands, Uncaria gambir.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Malay gambir, the name of the plant.

 
 
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