Mastic
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noun


(1)   An evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin
(2)   A pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler
(3)   An aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes
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Etymology


, from , from (note the chewing gum sense).

Noun



  1. An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus, 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. A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.
 
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