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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same year: a sticky brown substance that comes from trees, that has a sweet smell, and that is used in products that give the air or people's bodies a pleasing smell
See words that rhyme with myrrh Spanish Central: Translation of myrrh Nglish: Translation of myrrh for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about myrrh
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