myrrh
noun
- a fragrant, bitter-tasting gum resin exuded from any of several plants of Arabia and E Africa, used in making incense, perfume, etc.
- any of these plants; esp., any of several small trees (genus Commiphora) of the bursera family
See myrrh in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mûr)
noun- An aromatic gum resin obtained from several trees and shrubs of the genus Commiphora of India, Arabia, and eastern Africa, used in perfume and incense. Also called balm of Gilead.
- See sweet cicely.
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