Definition of catechu

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • catechu is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • catechu is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • catechu is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of catechu


  • East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. acacia catechu
    2. jerusalem thorn
  • extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. black catechu

See definition of catechu in Merriam Webster