noun
- plural of gambir; an astringent extract obtained from a tropical Asian shrub, used in tanning, dyeing, and traditional medicine
Usage: also spelled 'gambier'; primarily used in industrial and textile contexts
Examples
- The textile factory imported large quantities of gambirs for the dyeing process.
- Gambirs have been used in leather tanning for centuries in Southeast Asia.
- The astringent properties of gambirs make them valuable in traditional medicine.
- Artisans mixed gambirs with other natural dyes to achieve rich, lasting colors.