What is another word for sapodilla family?
Pronunciation: [sˌapədˈɪlə fˈamɪli] (IPA) 
The sapodilla family is a group of plants that includes several edible fruit trees, such as the sapodilla, naseberry, and chicle tree. However, the family is known by several other names, including the Sapotaceae family, chicle family, and mamey family. The name Sapotaceae comes from the Latin word "sapota," which means "sweet fruit." Similarly, chicle comes from the Nahuatl word "tzictli," which means "sticky gum." The name mamey refers to the mamey sapote, another fruit tree in this family. Regardless of which name you use, the sapodilla family is an important group of plants with a diverse range of uses and applications in traditional medicine, food, and industry.
