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myrrh

myrrh
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mur]
    • /mɜr/
    • /mɜːr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mur]
    • /mɜr/

Definitions of myrrh word

  • noun myrrh an aromatic resinous exudation from certain plants of the genus Myrrhis, especially M. odorata, a small spiny tree: used for incense, perfume, etc. 1
  • noun myrrh A fragrant gum resin obtained from certain trees and used, especially in the Near East, in perfumery, medicines, and incense. 1
  • noun myrrh fragrant oil 1
  • noun myrrh any of several burseraceous trees and shrubs of the African and S Asian genus Commiphora, esp C. myrrha, that exude an aromatic resin 0
  • noun myrrh the resin obtained from such a plant, used in perfume, incense, and medicine 0
  • noun myrrh a fragrant, bitter-tasting gum resin exuded from any of several plants of Arabia and E Africa, used in making incense, perfume, etc. 0

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Origin of myrrh

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English myrre < Latin myrrha < Greek mýrra ≪ Akkadian murru; akin to Hebrew mōr, Arabic murr

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Parts of speech for Myrrh

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

myrrh popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

myrrh usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for myrrh

noun myrrh

  • odor — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
  • aroma — An aroma is a strong, pleasant smell.
  • scent — a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable: the scent of roses.
  • perfume — a substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell, especially a fluid containing fragrant natural oils extracted from flowers, woods, etc., or similar synthetic oils.
  • balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.

Antonyms for myrrh

noun myrrh

  • odor — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
  • stink — to emit a strong offensive smell.
  • stench — an offensive smell or odor; stink.
  • odour — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.

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