mastic Synonyms
Another word for mastic
• noun (Context 1)
Any of various pasty, waterproof, and flexible sealing compounds or adhesives used in construction and masonry to fill joints, bond tiles, or seal surfaces.
"The contractor applied a waterproof sealant around the window frames to prevent moisture from seeping inside."
• noun (Context 2)
An aromatic, yellowish resin exuded from the bark of the Mediterranean mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), traditionally chewed as gum and used as a culinary flavoring in ice cream, pastries, and liqueurs, as well as in varnishes and adhesives.
"She added a pinch of finely ground resin to give the traditional Greek bread its distinctive pine-like aroma."
• noun (Context 3)
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the cashew family (Pistacia lentiscus), native to the Mediterranean basin and cultivated especially on the Greek island of Chios for its aromatic resin; also applied to certain tropical American trees such as the false mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum).
"Groves of ancient lentisk grow across the rocky hillsides of southern Chios."
• noun (Context 4)
A traditional Greek and Eastern Mediterranean liqueur or distilled spirit flavored with mastic resin.
"After dinner, our host poured everyone a small chilled glass of sweet mastika."
• adjective (Context 5)
Of a pale yellowish-beige or light putty color resembling natural mastic resin.
"The interior designer chose a warm beige shade for the living room walls."