Gum Myrrh (Noun)
Meaning
Aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used gum myrrh to purify and protect the dead in the afterlife.
- Gum myrrh was a highly valued commodity in ancient trade, prized for its fragrance and medicinal properties.
- The resin of the Commiphora tree is harvested to produce gum myrrh, a key ingredient in many traditional perfumes.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, gum myrrh is used to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation and infection.
- The pungent aroma of gum myrrh wafted through the air as the incense was burned in the temple.