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De - Pt| English Dictionary: Gambier | by the DICT Development Group |
| 3 results for Gambier | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Catechu \Cat"e*chu\, n. [See {Cashoo}.] (Chem.) A dry, brown, astringent extract, obtained by decoction and evaporation from the {Acacia catechu}, and several other plants growing in India. It contains a large portion of tannin or tannic acid, and is used in medicine and in the arts. It is also known by the names {terra japonica}, {cutch}, {gambier}, etc. --Ure. --Dunglison. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Gambier \Gam"bier\, n. [Malayan.] (a) The inspissated juice of a plant ({Uncaria Gambir}) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of {Terra Japonica}, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing. (b) Catechu. [Written also {gambeer} and {gambir}.] | |
| From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
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Gambier, OH (village, FIPS 29246) Location: 40.37629 N, 82.39488 W Population (1990): 2073 (293 housing units) Area: 2.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 43022 | |
