— myrrhed , adj. — myrrhic , adj.
/merr/ , n.
an aromatic resinous exudation from certain plants of the genus Myrrhis, esp. M. odorata, a small spiny tree: used for incense, perfume, etc.
[ bef. 900; ME, OE myrre myrrha mýrra murru; akin to Heb mor, Ar murr ]