mastic

mas·tic  (mstk)

n.

1. The mastic tree.

2. The aromatic resin of the mastic tree, used especially in varnishes, lacquers, adhesives, and condiments and as an astringent.

3. A pastelike cement used in highway construction, especially one made with powdered lime or brick and tar.

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[Middle English, mastic resin, from Old French mastich, from Latin mastichum, mastich, from Greek mastikh, chewing gum, mastic, from mastikhn, to grind the teeth.]

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mastic

Noun

1. an aromatic resin obtained from a Mediterranean tree and used to make varnishes and lacquers

2. any of several putty-like substances used as a filler, adhesive, or seal [Greek mastikhē]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	mastic - an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes natural resin - a plant exudate
	2.	mastic - a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler cement - something that hardens to act as adhesive material filler - used for filling cracks or holes in a surface
	3.	mastic - an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin lentisk, mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus genus Pistacia, Pistacia - a dicotyledonous genus of trees of the family Anacardiaceae having drupaceous fruit bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems