μάλθα

Etymology
Traditionally connected with and derived from. Beekes separates from and argues for a  technical loanword; note that  would yield. Compare 🇨🇬 and the other Semitic words mentioned there, as well as 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) a mixture of wax and pitch used for caulking ships and on writing tablets
 * 2)  perhaps after its tender or wax-like meat