catgut (n.)

  1. perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone

    [ Syn: goats rue , wild sweet pea , tephrosia virginiana ]

  2. a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery

    [ Syn: gut ]

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