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(mʉr)

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

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

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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.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English mirre

Origin: , from Old English myrrha

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , from Greek murrha

Origin: , of Semitic origin; see mrr in Semitic roots

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