mata — meaning in English

English meaning

• mastic noun An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
• plant noun A living organism, typically rooted in soil, that makes its own food through photosynthesis — trees, flowers, grasses, and similar life forms.
• shrub noun A woody plant smaller than a tree, usually with several stems growing from its base.
• vegetable noun A plant, or part of a plant, grown to be eaten — such as the leaves, roots, or stems — that isn't classified as a fruit, grain, herb, or spice.

Senses

mata is used for these senses in English:

• mastic An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
• plant (botany) An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.
• shrub A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.
• vegetable Any plant.

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.

plant — full definition

1. noun A living organism, typically rooted in soil, that makes its own food through photosynthesis — trees, flowers, grasses, and similar life forms.
2. noun A factory or other building where an industrial process is carried out.
3. noun An object or person secretly placed somewhere to deceive people, gather information, or make someone look guilty.
4. verb To put a seed, seedling, or crop into soil so that it will grow.
5. verb To place something or someone secretly, especially to create a false impression or set someone up.

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