1. East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu • Syn: Jerusalem thorn, Acacia catechu • Hypernyms: acacia • Member Holonyms: genus Acacia • Substance Meronyms: black catechu 2. extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally • Syn: black catechu • Hypernyms: infusion, extract • Substance Holonyms: Jerusalem thorn, Acacia catechu