màstic — meaning in English

English meaning

• mastic noun An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
• putty noun A soft, pliable substance used to fix panes of glass in place or fill small gaps and holes.

Senses

màstic is used for these senses in English:

• mastic An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
• putty Any of a range of similar substances.

mastic — full definition

1. noun An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
2. noun A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.
3. noun An alcoholic liquor flavoured with this resin.
4. noun Any of various cements, usually flexible and waterproof, used as an adhesive, sealant, caulk, or filler.

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