The plural form of chicle, referring to multiple quantities or sources of the natural gum used in chewing gum production.
Spanish pluralization of 'chicle' by adding '-s,' maintaining the Spanish-language term in English when discussing the harvested product.
The chicle trade created entire economies in the Yucatan Peninsula in the early 1900s, with fortunes made and lost—it's a fascinating example of how a single forest product can reshape entire regions and nations.
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