mastic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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• Rhymes: -æstɪk

[edit] Etymology

Latin mastiche, from Ancient Greek μαστίχη (mastikhē), from μαστιχάω (mastikhaō), “‘I chew’”) (note the chewing gum sense).

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mastic (plural mastics)

1. An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus, native to the Mediterranean.
2. A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.
3. A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.

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