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Definitions for Myrrh

[1] an aromatic resinous exudation from certain plants of the genus Myrrhis, especially M. odorata, a small spiny tree: used for incense, perfume, etc.
[2] any of several burseraceous trees and shrubs of the African and S Asian genus Commiphora, esp C. myrrha, that exude an aromatic resin Compare balm of Gilead (def. 1)
[3] the resin obtained from such a plant, used in perfume, incense, and medicine
[4] another name for sweet cicely (def. 1)

Words related to Myrrh

odor, aroma, scent, perfume, balm, bouquet, essence, punk, redolence, flame, fuel, spice, frankincense

Words nearby Myrrh

myrmecophily, myrmidon, myrna, myrobalan, myron, myrrh, myrrha, myrtaceous, myrtle, myrtle beach, myrtle family

Origin of Myrrh

before 900; Middle English, Old English myrre < Latin myrrha < Greek mýrra ≪ Akkadian murru; akin to Hebrew mōr, Arabic murr

Other words from Myrrh

myrrhed , adjective
myrrh·ic , adjective

Word origin for Myrrh

Old English myrre, via Latin from Greek murrha, ultimately from Akkadian murrū; compare Hebrew mōr, Arabic murr

Synonyms for Myrrh

aroma, odor, perfume, scent, balm, bouquet, essence, flame, frankincense, fuel, punk, redolence, spice, burnt offering