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Gambir

Noun

1. A tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia, which is renowned for its healing properties and used in traditional medicine.

2. A substance extracted from the leaves and twigs of the gambir plant, commonly utilized in the production of textiles and leather.

Example Sentences:

1. The local villagers prepared a traditional remedy using gambir to help soothe skin irritations.

2. The textile industry relies heavily on the high-quality gambir extract for dyeing fabrics naturally.

Verb

1. To apply or use gambir in a medicinal or industrial manner.

2. To coat or treat materials, especially leather, with a solution containing gambir extract.

Example Sentences:

1. The healer recommended gambir leaves to be gambired onto the wound for quicker healing.

2. He gambired the leather to give it a rich, dark color and make it more durable.

Adjective

1. Relating to or derived from the gambir plant or its extracts.

2. Popular or widely used in a specific locality or region.

Example Sentences:

1. The gambir paste from Indonesia is highly sought after for its therapeutic effects.

2. This gambir drink is a local delicacy enjoyed by residents of the region.

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