Myrrhic

//ˈmɜːɹik// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, related to, or derived from myrrh. not-comparable

    "Corpses, treatment of.—A solution of myrrhic resin is obtained by treating powdered myrrh […]"

  2. 2
    Having a pleasant fragrance; aromatic. not-comparable, poetic

    "All the fragrances of dew, O angel, are there, / The myrrhic rapture of young hair, […]"

Example

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"Corpses, treatment of.—A solution of myrrhic resin is obtained by treating powdered myrrh […]"

Etymology

From myrrh + -ic.

Related phrases

myrrhic acid

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