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Word of the Day – Myrrh

By December 25, 2020Word of the Day

Myrrh (noun)

mer

A fragrant gum resin obtained from certain trees and used, especially in the Near East, in perfumery, medicines, and incense.

Old English myrra, myrre, via Latin from Greek murra, of Semitic origin; compare with Arabic murr ‘bitter’.

Example sentences

“The trees were prized for their aromatic resins such as frankincense and myrrh.”

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