myrrh

Example Sentences

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The air in the Panagia church has “a stale wood and mold base, top notes of apple and rosewater, and a spicy heart of myrrh and cinnamon.”

From Washington Post

Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar are widely celebrated in Spain, when they are said to have visited the infant Christ with gold, frankincense and myrrh.

From Reuters

Ancient Egyptian legends tell of a magical faraway land where intrepid travelers could obtain wondrous products including gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

From Science Magazine

He brought the medicinal tree resin myrrh, which is not only a great Scrabble word but also a hilarious gift for a baby.

From New York Times

If you close your eyes and smoke enough myrrh, it almost feels like the Young Fresh Fellow and his merry band are ringing through the Tractor Tavern as they were this time last year.

From Seattle Times