noun
Uncommon
myrtle
MURTL
Myrtle (noun) means an evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves and white flowers, native to southern Europe and North Africa. Example: “They planted myrtle bushes along the garden path.”
noun
1
An evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves and white flowers, native to southern Europe and North Africa.
"They planted myrtle bushes along the garden path."
2
A deep green colour resembling the leaves of the myrtle plant.
"She wore a dress in a rich shade of myrtle."
name
1
A female given name derived from the plant name.
"Her grandmother was named Myrtle."
How to use myrtle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fragrant evergreen shrub, also used as a name and a colour term for its deep green leaves.
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Etymology
From Old French mirtille, ultimately from Latin myrtus, from Ancient Greek myrtos ("myrtle").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “myrtle” mean?
The word “myrtle” means an evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves and white flowers, native to southern Europe and North Africa. In plain terms, a fragrant evergreen shrub, also used as a name and a colour term for its deep green leaves.
How do you pronounce “myrtle”?
“Myrtle” is pronounced MURTL (/ˈmɝtl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “myrtle” in a sentence?
Here is “myrtle” used in a sentence: “They planted myrtle bushes along the garden path.”
What part of speech is “myrtle”?
Depending on how it is used, “myrtle” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “myrtle” come from?
The word “myrtle” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French mirtille, ultimately from Latin myrtus, from Ancient Greek myrtos ("myrtle").
Is “myrtle” a common word?
“Myrtle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “myrtle” have?
“Myrtle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves and white flowers, native to southern Europe and North Africa.
