jelutong

noun

jel·​u·​tong ˈje-lə-ˌtȯŋ How to pronounce jelutong (audio)
1
: any of several trees (genus Dyera) of the dogbane family
2
: the resinous rubbery latex of a jelutong (especially Dyera costulata) used especially as a chicle substitute

Word History

Etymology

Malay jĕlutong

First Known Use

circa 1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jelutong was circa 1836

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Cite this Entry

“Jelutong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jelutong. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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