Catgut
Pronunciation : Cat"gut`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cat + gut.]
Definition : 1. A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.
2. A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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