Gambier \Gam"bier\, n. [Malayan.] (a) The inspissated juice of a plant ({Uncaria Gambir}) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of {Terra Japonica}, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing. (b) Catechu. [Written also {gambeer} and {gambir}.] [1913 Webster]