Definition of 'catgut'

Noun

1. perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone
      Synonyms: goat's rue wild sweet pea Tephrosia virginiana
2. a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery
      Synonyms: gut

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