What is the meaning of Balata?

Manilkara bidentata, a large South American tree that yields latex and edible yellow berries.

The latex obtained from this tree.

balata (tree Manilkara bidentata)

bulletwood (timber from this tree)

balata

balata (Manilkara bidentata)

balata (latex acquired from the tree)

marble slab

by extension, headstone

brake lining

latex, rubber (material)

waistbelt

bullwhip, rubber baton

to bullwhip

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