Lexical entry

ガンビール

ganbiiru

An extract derived from the climbing shrub Uncaria gambir, used in tanning and medicine.

Places & EnvironmentPure GairaigoSource: Dutch

Meaning

A plant-based extract from the Uncaria gambir shrub, historically used for tanning leather, dyeing, and in traditional medicine.

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ヤラッパ

A Mexican climbing plant (Ipomoea purga) known for its medicinal tuberous roots.

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