MASTIC


Meaning of MASTIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmas-tik ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English mastik, from Latin mastiche, from Greek mastichē, probably back-formation from mastichan

Date: 14th century

1. : an aromatic resinous exudate from mastic trees used chiefly in varnishes

2. : any of various pasty materials used as protective coatings or cements

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.