jelutong

noun jel·u·tong \ˈje-lə-ˌtȯŋ\

Definition of JELUTONG

: any of several trees (genus Dyera) of the dogbane family

: the resinous rubbery latex of a jelutong (especially Dyera costulata) used especially as a chicle substitute

Malay jĕlutong

First Known Use: circa 1836

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