Myrrh

Word MYRRH
Character 5
Hyphenation myrrh
Pronunciations [mɜː(ɹ)]

Definitions and meanings of "Myrrh"

What do we mean by myrrh?

An aromatic gum resin obtained from several trees and shrubs of the genus Commiphora of northeastern Africa and Arabia, used in perfume, incense, and medicinal preparations. noun

A gummy resinous exudation from several species of Commiphora (Balsamodendron). noun

The sweet cicely of Europe. See Myrrhis. noun

A gum resin, usually of a yellowish brown or amber color, of an aromatic odor, and a bitter, slightly pungent taste. It is valued for its odor and for its medicinal properties. It exudes from the bark of a shrub of Abyssinia and Arabia, the Commiphora Myrrha (syn. Balsamodendron Myrrha) of the family Burseraceae, or from the Commiphora abyssinica. The myrrh of the Bible is supposed to have been partly the gum above named, and partly the exudation of species of Cistus, or rockrose. noun

See the Note under Bdellium. noun

A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of the Commiphora myrrha tree. noun

Aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume noun

A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha.

The herb chervil.

Myrrh is a magical dewdrop from a myrrh tree used to refresh a town's crystal so then the town is safe from miasma. although the crystal must be refreshed every year, the trees will have a new drop every two years. Urban Dictionary

To be a coward in the face of danger. To be un-helpful to others in their time of need. Urban Dictionary

A record or album that sells one million copies or more as recognized by the Christian Recording Industry of South Park. Urban Dictionary

Another name for synthetic marijuana that is sold as incense in head shops. Urban Dictionary

The resulting high of smoking synthetic marijuana, otherwise known by its street name, myrrh. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Myrrh

The word "myrrh" in example sentences

The best myrrh comes from the species Commiphora abyssinica. ❋ Ewillett (2007)

This mountain of myrrh is supposed to signify Mount Moriah, on which the temple was built, where incense was daily burnt to the honour of God. ❋ Unknown (1721)

13 A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts. ❋ Unknown (1721)

And Sandy brought myrrh, which is a gift of water and death. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Since ancient times the fragrant plant secretion known as myrrh has been used in incense, perfume, and even as a painkiller. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Our myrrh is the same drug that was used by the ancients under the above name. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

Moreover, they offer gifts in keeping with Christ's greatness: "gold, as to the great King; they offer up incense as to God, because it is used in the Divine Sacrifice; and myrrh, which is used in embalming the bodies of the dead, is offered as to Him who is to die for the salvation of all" (Gregory, Hom. x in Evang.). ❋ Aquinas Thomas (N/A)

Another is a rangy assemblage of vicious thorns, called myrrh, a second gift of the Magi. ❋ By MICHAEL TORTORELLO (2011)

The holy hill (as some observe) is here called both a mountain of myrrh, which is bitter, and a hill of frankincense, which is sweet, for there we have occasion both to mourn and rejoice; repentance is a bitter sweet. ❋ Unknown (1721)

MONDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The resin of trees in the Middle East -- known as myrrh ❋ Unknown (2009)

The giiin lesiii called myrrh, is CCTtAfnJy pxD - eui-ed from Bomc tree in the hot fonfttrics, but ❋ John Hill, Charles Brightly, T. Kinnersley (1812)

Also fascinating to me are the advertisements in this and other cycling publications, and the way in which the simple tools the professionals use to ply their trade is like unto gold, frankincence, and myrhh "myrrh" was an early form of crabon fribé for the self-deluded. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2010)

I was "myrrh" and I tripped over my cloak on the stairs up to the stage. ❋ Newmania (2007)

These were precious perfumes of antiquity, also used by the Egyptians, such as myrrh, frankincense, agarwood, spikenard, cinnamon and calamus. ❋ Ayala Sender (2007)

The heroes from [Tipa] move their caravan to find myrrh to save their town. But the [miasma] can be removed. It will be a very long journey since you'll need your [chalis] to have the unknown element. ❋ Cats (2004)

1. The white mage was acting very myrrh as her [comrades] fell all around her [in heat] of battle. 2. "Don't be so myrrh!" said the dying [orphen] as it reached out its hand in need. ❋ Jtown (2006)

[Congratulations] boys, your album "Im Ready 4 Your Meat" [sold] its one millionth [copy] today! First day and its already gone Myrrh! ❋ Fingurbang (2009)

Jesus had a [piss test] coming up soon so instead of taking the risk of failing it, he went to the [wise man] down the street and picked up a couple of bags of [myrrh]. ❋ Papuanewguineapunkjr (2011)

My and my girlfriend picked up a bag of [myrrh] last night and when her mom came home, she asked us if we were high. I said, "[Fuck no], bitch, we just got [myrrh-duhrrd]!" ❋ Papuanewguineapunkjr (2011)

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