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catgut

Pronunciation: /ˈkatgʌt/

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Definition of catgut

noun

[mass noun]
  • a material used for the strings of some musical instruments, made of the dried twisted intestines of sheep or horses (but not cats).

Origin:

late 16th century: the association with cat1 remains unexplained

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Definition of catgut in the US English dictionary