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mastic in Arabic

عِلْك ʕilk

/ˈmæstɪk/

mastic in Arabic: عِلْك (ʕilk), مُصْطَكَى (muṣṭakā), رَمَاص (ramāṣ), ضَرْو (ḍarw). In English, mastic means an evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

Arabic words for mastic

the tree's resin
عِلْك ʕilk, مُصْطَكَى muṣṭakā, رَمَاص ramāṣ
the shrub or tree Pistacia lentiscus
ضَرْو ḍarw

English meaning of mastic

  1. noun An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
  2. noun A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.
  3. noun An alcoholic liquor flavoured with this resin.
  4. noun Any of various cements, usually flexible and waterproof, used as an adhesive, sealant, caulk, or filler.

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Questions about mastic in Arabic

What is the meaning of mastic in Arabic?
Mastic in Arabic is عِلْك (ʕilk), مُصْطَكَى (muṣṭakā), رَمَاص (ramāṣ), ضَرْو (ḍarw).
ما معنى كلمة mastic؟
Mastic: عِلْك (ʕilk), مُصْطَكَى (muṣṭakā), رَمَاص (ramāṣ), ضَرْو (ḍarw).
What does mastic mean in English?
Mastic means an evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

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