Definition of "myrrh" []

• An aromatic gum resin obtained from several trees and shrubs of the genus Commiphora of India, Arabia, and eastern Africa, used in perfume and incense. Also called balm of Gilead. (noun)
• See sweet cicely. (noun)

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• "The best myrrh comes from the species Commiphora abyssinica."
• "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."
• "13 A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts."