myrrh (Meaning)
myrrh (n)
aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume
myrrh (n.)
A gum resin, usually of a yellowish brown or amber color, of an aromatic odor, and a bitter, slightly pungent taste. It is valued for its odor and for its medicinal properties. It exudes from the bark of a shrub of Abyssinia and Arabia, the Balsamodendron Myrrha. The myrrh of the Bible is supposed to have been partly the gum above named, and partly the exudation of species of Cistus, or rockrose.
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myrrh Sentence Examples
- The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn Jesus.
- The ancient Egyptians used myrrh in religious rituals and for embalming.
- The resin of the myrrh tree has a warm, balsamic aroma and is used in incense and perfumes.
- Myrrh oil has antibacterial and antiseptic properties and is used in traditional medicine.
- The myrrh plant grows in dry and arid regions of Africa and the Middle East.
- Myrrh was an important trade item in ancient times and was highly valued for its fragrance and medicinal properties.
- The myrrh tree can reach heights of up to 4 meters and has a distinctive gnarled trunk.
- Myrrh is also known as "tears of the gods" due to its aromatic resin that resembles tears.
- The Bible mentions myrrh as a precious spice used in anointing oils and embalming.
- Myrrh extract is used in some toothpastes and mouthwashes as it helps promote oral hygiene.
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aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfumeA gum resin, usually of a yellowish brown or amber color, of an aromatic odor, and a bitter, slightl
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The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn Jesus.
The ancient Egyptians used myrrh in religious rituals and for embalming.
The resin of the myrrh tree has a warm, balsamic aroma and is used in incense and perfumes.
Myrrh oil has antibacterial and antiseptic properties and is used in traditional medicine.
