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myrrh definition

myrrh (mʉr)

noun

  1. a fragrant, bitter-tasting gum resin exuded from any of several plants of Arabia and E Africa, used in making incense, perfume, etc.
  2. any of these plants; esp., any of several small trees (genus Commiphora) of the bursera family

Etymology: ME mirre < OE myrre & OFr mirre, both < L myrrha < Gr < Ar murr, myrrh, bitter

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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