Catgut

/kˈætɡʌt/

Catgut

a type of durable cord that is obtained from animal intestines used in making musical instruments

a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery

synonyms : gut

perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone

synonyms : goat's rue

Examples

1. The intestine is called a catgut.

2. This is artificial catgut.

3. Violin strings used to be coming from catguts.

4. It is a syntheic, waxed material called synthetic catgut.