Where does “мастика” come from?

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

мастика (Russian): mastic, resin, gum; putty, lute; floor polish

Definitions

mastic, resin, gum; putty, lute; floor polish

Ancestry of “мастика”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
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,...

Every word from Ancient Greek μάσταξ →Every word from Ancient Greek μαστιχάω →Every word from Ancient Greek μαστίχη →