balataPronunciation: /ˈbalətə, bəˈlɑːtə/Definition of balata noun a tropical American tree which bears edible fruit and produces latex. Several species in the family Sapotaceae, in particular Manilkara bidentata [mass noun] the dried sap of the balata tree, used as a substitute for rubber. Origin: early 17th century: from Carib balatábalata in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of balata in the US English dictionary
