1. Plural of lentisk; small trees or shrubs of the genus Pistacia, native to the Mediterranean region, bearing small red berries that turn black when ripe.
Usage: Also called mastic trees or mastic shrubs; Botanical/horticultural term

Examples

• The lentisks grew abundantly throughout the Mediterranean islands.
• Gardeners cultivated lentisks for their aromatic resin and ornamental berries.
• Ancient peoples harvested resin from lentisks to produce mastic gum.
• The lentisks in the botanical garden attracted visitors interested in Mediterranean flora.