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Gambir

[gam-beer]

noun

an astringent extract obtained from the leaves and young shoots of a tropical Asian shrub, Uncaria gambir, of the madder family, used in medicine, dyeing, tanning, etc.

Also, gam·bir.

Origin:
1820–30; < Malay gambir the name of the plant

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gambier or gambir (ˈɡæmbɪə)

—n
	an astringent resinous substance obtained from a rubiaceous tropical Asian woody climbing plant, Uncaria gambir (or U. gambier): used as an astringent and tonic and in tanning

[C19: from Malay]

gambir or gambir

—n

[C19: from Malay]

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Gambir

gam·bier