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Myrrh
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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Myrrh
see synonyms of myrrhnoun
1.
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 (sense 1)2.
the resin obtained from such a plant, used in perfume, incense, and medicine
3. another name for sweet cicely (sense 1)
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Myrrh
see synonyms of myrrh 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
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Myrrh
see synonyms of myrrhn.
An aromatic gum resin obtained from several trees and shrubs of the genus Commiphora of northeastern Africa and Arabia, used in perfume, incense, and medicinal preparations.
n.
See sweet cicely.
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