myrrh
2 synonyms for myrrh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A fragrant reddish-brown resin from certain trees, used in perfume, incense, and traditional medicine.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gum myrrh
sweet cicely
How to use myrrh
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gold, frankincense, and myrrh
myrrh resin
Etymology
From Old English myrre, ultimately from a Semitic word related to "bitterness" — the same root behind the Arabic and Hebrew words for myrrh.
Full origin of myrrh →Frequently asked questions
What does “myrrh” mean?
The word “myrrh” means a fragrant reddish-brown resin from certain trees, used in perfume, incense, and traditional medicine. In plain terms, a sweet-smelling tree resin long used in incense, perfume, and traditional remedies, famous from the Nativity story.
How do you pronounce “myrrh”?
“Myrrh” is pronounced mur ([mɝ] in IPA).
How do you use “myrrh” in a sentence?
Here is “myrrh” used in a sentence: “The gifts of the Magi included gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
What part of speech is “myrrh”?
“Myrrh” is a noun.
Where does the word “myrrh” come from?
The word “myrrh” comes from Old English. From Old English myrre, ultimately from a Semitic word related to "bitterness" — the same root behind the Arabic and Hebrew words for myrrh.
