To save this word, you'll need to log in.
chi·cle | \ ˈchi-kəl 
, ˈchi-klē \
, ˈchi-klē \Definition of chicle
: a gum from the latex of the sapodilla used as the chief ingredient of chewing gum
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for chicle
chicle
nounchi·cle | \ ˈchi-kəl , -klē \
, -klē \Kids Definition of chicle
: a gum obtained from the sap of a tropical American tree and used in making chewing gum
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on chicle
What made you want to look up chicle? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Semantic Drift Quiz
- Which of the following was once a synonym for fun?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share chicle
Time Traveler for chicle
The first known use of chicle was in 1884
See more words from the same year