Definition of "percha" [percha]

• An abbreviation of guttapercha. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "These, twisted loosely into a small cable, are surrounded by repeated layers of gutta-percha, which is, in turn, covered with jute."
• "Gutta-percha impressions and electrotypes were finally created, the current lot being one of the rare original electrotypes."
• "Not gutta-percha, you understand, nor any cheap composition; but pure Para rubber of the best quality."