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1. (noun) black catechu, catechu
extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally

2. (noun) catechu, Jerusalem thorn, Acacia catechu
East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu

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