noun

mastic

Mastic (noun) means an evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

noun

An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.

An alcoholic liquor flavoured with this resin.

Any of various cements, usually flexible and waterproof, used as an adhesive, sealant, caulk, or filler.

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Etymology

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.

Rhymes for mastic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of mastic?

"mastic" (noun) means an evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

What are the different meanings of mastic?

"mastic" has 3 main meanings: 1. An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean; 2. A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring; 3. An alcoholic liquor flavoured with this resin.