English Explanatory Dictionary

mastika

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of hard resin found on various acacia trees, which can be chewed.
  2. A liquor made from such resin.
  3. A liqueur similar to raki made from anise or other sources, made in the Balkans.
  4. A serving of such a beverage.

Word forms

mastika mastikas

Etymology

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

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