(humorous) Respectful term of address for an expert in a particular field.

An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

A wide stone bench built into the wall of a house, shop etc. in the Middle East.

(physiology) The process of chewing. / The process of crushing as though chewed.

A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master. / A piece of quality, indicative of having been made by a master; a masterpiece. / (obsolete) An act of primary importance.

A postgraduate degree usually in a non-science subject. / A person holding such a degree.

A room in a house, in which the head of the household sleeps, typically larger and better furnished than other bedrooms.

(film) A master shot in which the camera moves relative to the performance.

(slang) Engaging in intellectually stimulating conversation with little or no practical purpose. / (slang) Thought processes that only serve to satisfy oneself.

The surgical procedure to remove all or part of a breast and sometimes nearby tissues.