Mastic (noun)

1. A resin obtained from the mastic tree, used in varnishes, perfumes, and as a chewing gum.
2. A type of adhesive made from the resin of the mastic tree.

Origin:

The word mastic is derived from the latin word "masticare" meaning to grind and chew, it originally referred to a resin obtained from the mastic tree, which was chewed as a chewing gum.

Examples:

1. The mastic resin is used as a varnish for woodwork.
2. The mastic tree is native to the Mediterranean region.
3. Mastic was used as a chewing gum by ancient Greeks and Romans.
4. The mastic adhesive was used to seal the floor tiles.
5. The mastic resin is used in perfumes and other fragrances.