Etymology

mastika

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Today it means: A type of hard resin found on various acacia trees, which can be chewed. Full definition →

Ancient Greek μαστίχη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromμαστίχη
  2. English todaymastika

Ultimately from Ancient Greek μαστίχη (mastíkhē). Doublet of mastic.

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekμαστίχη all →

masticMastichochoria

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