mastic

mas·tic

noun \ˈmas-tik\

Definition of MASTIC

1

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

2

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

Origin of MASTIC

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with MASTIC

drastic, nastic, plastic, spastic