Indigenous Plants

noun a gum-like substance obtained from the latex of the sapodilla tree, used in making chewing gum

• The chicle industry plays a significant role in the economy of certain regions.
• I always chew chicle when I need to freshen my breath.
• Hey, do you have any chicle I can borrow?
• His words were like chicle, sticking in my mind long after he had spoken.

noun a type of fruit-bearing tree native to tropical regions

• The abongos are a type of tropical fruit that grow in South America.
• I heard abongos are really popular in smoothie bowls.
• Let's grab some abongos and make a fruit salad.
• His mind was a jungle of abongos, filled with exotic thoughts and ideas.