: a gum from the latex of the sapodilla used as the chief ingredient of chewing gum
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe bulk of her inventory, which also includes leather boots, clay cooking pots and candy like Mazapan and chicle, are from Mexico. Lisa Maria Garza, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Sep. 2020
Word History
Etymology
American Spanish, from Nahautl tzictli
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
chicle
noun
chi·cle ˈchi-kəl
-klē
: a gum obtained from the sap of a tropical American tree and used in making chewing gum