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Re:How do people learn to cook a poisonous plant safely? by kamyarg on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @12:26PM (#20878752)
I guess it is related to greek mastic gum? Really interesting to learn.
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Re:How do people learn to cook a poisonous plant safely? by moate on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @02:01PM (#20879782)
History and Etymology for masticate Late Latin masticatus, past participle of masticare, from Greek mastichan to gnash the teeth; akin to Greek masasthai to chew — more at MANDIBLE
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Re:How do people learn to cook a poisonous plant safely? by TremendousJudge on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @12:44PM (#20878945)
It's probably the French-descended version, like thinking and pensive, or belly and stomach
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