mastic in Latin
mastic in Latin is lentiscus — mastic means an evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
mastic in Latin
lentiscus
An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
What does "mastic" mean?
- noun An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
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noun A hard, see-through resin from this tree, used in varnish, chewing gum and flavouring.
"Aromatics were used, too, especially in necromancy, and an old recipe of that sort comprises Musk, Myrrh, Frankincense, Red Storax, Mastick, Olibanum, Saffron, Benzoin and Labdanum."
- noun A spirit flavoured with this resin.
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noun A waterproof paste used as glue, sealant or filler.
"‘They have a few holes here and there. A few. Tiny tiny.’ ‘We could fix those up easy. Mastic cement. Not expensive, boss.’"
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mastic in a sentence
- Aromatics were used, too, especially in necromancy, and an old recipe of that sort comprises Musk, Myrrh, Frankincense, Red Storax, Mastick, Olibanum, Saffron, Benzoin and Labdanum.
- ‘They have a few holes here and there. A few. Tiny tiny.’ ‘We could fix those up easy. Mastic cement. Not expensive, boss.’
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What is "mastic" in Latin?
"mastic" in Latin is lentiscus. mastic means: An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
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