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myrrh
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ˈmiʁɐ/mir·ra
Definition
1A fragrant resin obtained from trees of the genus Commiphora, used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.
Usage examples
“Myrrh was one of the gifts brought by the Magi in the Biblical story.”
“The ancient Egyptians used myrrh in the embalming process.”