A durable cord made from the dried intestines of sheep, goats, or horses (not cats), used for strings on musical instruments and tennis rackets.
From 'cat' and 'gut.' The origin of 'cat' in the name is disputed—possibly from 'kit' (an old word for fiddle), or from a mispronunciation of 'kitgut,' but definitely not from actual cats despite the name.
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