\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}.]