mastic

  1. Noun.  An evergreen shrub or small tree, ''Pistacia lentiscus'', 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.  A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.

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