adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling or characteristic of myrtle.

   "The allusion is to the small myrtlelike fruits, not unlike blueberries, of these cacti."

Example

More examples

"The allusion is to the small myrtlelike fruits, not unlike blueberries, of these cacti."

Etymology

From myrtle + -like.

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