Where does “mastiche” come from?
mastiche (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek μαστίχη, from Ancient Greek μαστιχάω, from Ancient Greek μάσταξ — mouth, jaws, that with which one chews; mouthful,...
mastiche (Latin): mastic, gum
Ancestry of “mastiche”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | μαστίχη | mastic |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μαστιχάω | I grind the teeth |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μάσταξ | mouth, jaws, that with which one chews; mouthful,... |
Words derived from “mastiche”