Definition of gambeer. Meaning of gambeer. Synonyms of gambeer

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Definition of gambeer

Gambeer
Gambeer Gam*beer", v. t. [Cf. F. gambier a kind of hook.] (Fishing) To gaff, as mackerel.
gambeer
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.]

Meaning of gambeer from wikipedia

- Drinks Ltd. to dye their vodka black. White cutch, also known as gambier, gambeer, or gambir, which is extracted from Uncaria gambir has the same uses. Palm-catechu...
- "Observations on Nauclea gambin, : the plant producing the drug called gutta gambeer with characters of two other species" communicated by the president ; read...