chiclero

/tʃikˈleroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Mexican logger who climbs trees to extract sap from the chicle tree (Manilkara zapota) for use in chewing gum, now typically an informal or colloquial term for a logger in general.

“The chicleros in the forest were skilled at climbing the tall trees to harvest the valuable sap.”

Synonyms

  • logger
  • lumberjack

Antonyms

  • desk worker
  • office worker