Catechu Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Catechu

Meaning 1 : East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu

    Synonyms : acacia catechu,  jerusalem thorn
Meaning 2 : extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally

    Synonyms : black catechu