noun
- A resinous substance obtained from a Mediterranean shrub, used in varnishes, adhesives, and as a flavoring agent.
Usage: Also spelled 'mastic'; The spelling 'mastiche' is less common in modern English
Examples
- The ancient Greeks used mastiche as a chewing gum and for medicinal purposes.
- Mastiche resin is harvested from the mastic tree found in the Mediterranean region.
- The varnish was made with mastiche to give it a glossy finish.
- Mastiche has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The adhesive contained mastiche as one of its key ingredients.