Myrrh (Noun)
Meaning
Aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The priest carefully lit the incense, releasing the pungent aroma of myrrh into the air.
- In ancient times, myrrh was a highly prized and expensive commodity, used in perfumes and incense blends.
- The perfume maker added a few drops of myrrh essential oil to the mixture, giving it a rich, earthy scent.
- As the frankincense and myrrh burned, the room filled with a sweet, woody fragrance.
- The aromatic resin of myrrh has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and spiritual rituals.