MYRRHIC

Etymology

Adjective

myrrhic (not comparable)

Of, related to, or derived from myrrh.

(poetic) Having a pleasant fragrance; aromatic.

Source: Wiktionary


Myr"rhic, a.

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or obtained from, myrrh.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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