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myrrh

/mɜːr/

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noun

/mɜːr/C1formal
  • ruАроматическая смола, получаемая из некоторых деревьев, традиционно сжигаемая как благовоние и используемая в парфюмерии и медицине.

An aromatic resin obtained from certain trees, traditionally burned as incense and used in perfumes and medicines.

uncountable

  1. Aromatic resinC1formal

    A fragrant, gum-like resin obtained from certain trees, used historically in incense, perfumes, and traditional medicine.

    ruАроматическая смола

    • The ancient Egyptians used myrrh in their embalming rituals.
    • Myrrh is often burned as incense in religious ceremonies.
    • The perfume contained notes of myrrh and frankincense.
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  • myrrh's possessive singular form