Gambier \Gam"bier\, n. [Malayan.]
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.
Catechu. [Written also gambeer and gambir.]