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myrrh

/mər/
/mə/
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Other forms: myrrhs

Definitions of myrrh
  1. noun
    aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume
    synonyms: gum myrrh, sweet cicely
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    type of:
    gum resin
    a mixture of resin and gum
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/mər/
UK
/mə/
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