Mastic Definition

măstĭk
noun
The tree.
Webster's New World
A yellowish resin obtained from a small Mediterranean evergreen tree (Pistacia lentiscus) of the cashew family, used as an astringent and in making varnish, adhesives, etc.
Webster's New World
A pastelike cement used in highway construction, especially one made with powdered lime or brick and tar.
American Heritage
Any of various pasty substances used as adhesives, sealants, etc.
Webster's New World
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mastic
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mastics

Origin of Mastic

  • Middle English mastic resin from Old French mastich from Latin mastichum, mastichē from Greek mastikhē chewing gum, mastic from mastikhān to grind the teeth

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin mastiche, from Ancient Greek μαστίχη (mastikhÄ“), from μαστιχάω (mastikhaō, “I chew") (note the chewing gum sense).

    From Wiktionary

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