jelutong

[ jel-uh-tawng, -tong ]

noun

1. a tree, Dyera costulata, of the Malay Peninsula, from which a resinous latex is obtained.
2. Also called pontianak. the latex of these trees, used as a substitute for chicle.
3. Also called devil tree. a tropical Old World tree, Alstonia scholaris, of the dogbane family, of which the bark is used in medicine.

jelutong

/ ˈdʒɛləˌtɒŋ /

noun

1. a Malaysian apocynaceous tree of the genus Dyera , esp D. costulata
2. the latex obtained from this tree, used in the manufacture of chewing gum
3. the wood of this tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of jelutong¹

Borrowed into English from Malay around 1830–40

Word History and Origins

Origin of jelutong¹

C19: from Malay

Example Sentences

Rubber of various qualities is now made from the latex of the Jelutong tree.

From Project Gutenberg

The tapping of Jelutong is roughly done by natives, and the milk is coagulated by the help of petroleum.

From Project Gutenberg