# mastika

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A type of hard resin found on various acacia trees, which can be chewed.
2. A liquor made from such resin.
3. A liqueur similar to raki made from anise or other sources, made in the Balkans.
4. A serving of such a beverage.

## Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek μαστίχη (mastíkhē). Doublet of mastic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mastika