Definitions

1. noun

A plant-based dye or a type of gambir resin used to make ink, originating from the Uncaria gambir plant native to Southeast Asia.

“The local artisans used gambir to create vibrant, long-lasting colors for their traditional textiles.”

2. noun

A type of gambir tree or shrub, commonly used for its medicinal and dye-making properties.

“The gambir plants were cultivated in the community’s backyard to produce a sustainable source of the valuable resin.”