Where does “masticāre” come from?

masticāre (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek μαστιχάω, from Ancient Greek μάσταξ — mouth, jaws, that with which one chews; mouthful,...

Ancestry of “masticāre”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	μαστιχάω	I grind the teeth
2	Ancient Greek	μάσταξ	mouth, jaws, that with which one chews; mouthful,...