Associations to the word «Catgut»

Wiktionary

CATGUT, noun. (countable) A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, especially of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.
CATGUT, noun. (uncountable) The material from which such cords are made.
CATGUT, noun. (uncountable) A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.

Dictionary definition

CATGUT, noun. Perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone.
CATGUT, noun. A strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery.

Wise words

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