What is another word for cutch?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
Cutch is a word that may not be familiar to many people. It is a brownish-yellow dye that is extracted from the heartwood of various trees, especially those of the Acacia genus. The word cutch can also refer to an extract of these same trees that is often used in tanning leather. Some synonyms for cutch include catechu, terra japonica, and gambier. These substances have been used for hundreds of years in various cultures, particularly in Southeast Asia, and have been prized for their medicinal and dying properties. Despite increased availability of synthetic dyes in modern times, cutch and its synonyms remain popular in the world of natural dyeing.
