First Known Use: 1884
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chicle
noun chi·cle \ˈchi-kəl, ˈchi-klē\
Definition of CHICLE
: a gum from the latex of the sapodilla used as the chief ingredient of chewing gum
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Origin of CHICLE
American Spanish, from Nahautl tzictli
CHICLE Defined for Kids
chicle
noun chi·cle \ˈchi-kəl, -klē\
Definition of CHICLE for Kids
: a gum obtained from the sap of a tropical American tree and used in making chewing gum
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