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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

myrrh Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • bring: This is why the women brought myrrh to the tomb of Jesus.
  • drop: The Bride in Canticles ( 5.13 ) says, " His lips are like lilies, dropping sweet-smelling myrrh.
  • collect: Your role is to collect myrrh to ensure your town's survival.

Modifies a noun

tree: To make matters worse, each myrrh tree has only a very small amount of myrrh.

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