mastixes
/ˈmæstɪksɪz/
noun
- Plural form of mastix; a type of resin obtained from the mastic tree, used in varnishes, adhesives, and chewing gum.
- Different mastixes vary in color and purity depending on the region they come from.
- The artisan collected several mastixes from different trees to compare their quality.
- Ancient Greeks used mastixes as a natural chewing gum to clean their teeth.