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مصطك

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root entry discusses the word 'mustakā' (مصطكاء), which refers to a type of resin or mastic. It clarifies that this specific term, particularly when referring to Roman mastic, is not of Arabic origin, despite its Arabic-sounding form.

Derived headwords

المُصْطَكَىnoun
  1. 1.
    mastic resinboth

    A resin obtained from the mastic tree, often used in perfumes, varnishes, and historically as a chewing gum.

  2. 2.
    Roman masticclassical

    Specifically refers to mastic resin originating from the Mediterranean region, often contrasted with Arabic or other types.

المصطكاnoun
  1. 1.
    mastic resinboth

    A variant spelling or pronunciation of 'mustakā', referring to the same resinous substance.

Parallel reading

وأما المصطكا العلك الرومي فليس بعربي
As for the mastic, the Roman chewing gum, it is not Arabic.
والميم أصلية والحرف رباعي
And the mim is original and the letter is quadriliteral.
المصطكاء قال ومثله ثرمداء على بناء فعللاء
Al-Mustakā', he said, and like it is Tharmadā' on the pattern of F'al'alā'.