| 释义 |
cat·gut
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌgət also -_gət\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: cat (I) + gut
1. : a tough cord that is made from the intestines of certain animals (as sheep) and that is used for strings of musical instruments, for sports rackets, or for sutures in closing wounds — called also gut
2. : a heavy linen or cotton fabric that has an open plain weave and is used for stiffening in clothes and for embroidery
3.
a. : an almost prostrate herb (Tephrosia virginiana) of eastern No. America with yellowish purple flowers — called also goat's rue, wild sweet pea
b. : the strong wiry root of this herb which is the only known significant No. American native source of rotenone |