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mastic

mas·tic

UK/ˈmæstɪk/ uncommon

noun

1.

an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes

2.

a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler

Origin

From Middle English mastik, from Old French mastic, from Latin mastiche, from Ancient Greek μαστίχη (mastíkhē), from μαστιχάω (mastikháō, “to chew”) (note the chewing gum sense). Related to masticate. The broad sense for cements came via extension from predecessor cements made with the tree's resin. Doublet of mastika.

Phrases

  • black mastic
  • false mastic
  • mastic tree
  • yellow mastic

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