myrrh
US /mɝː/
UK /mɝː/
1.
mirra
a fragrant gum resin obtained from certain trees and used in perfumery, medicines, and incense.
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The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
I Magi portarono doni d'oro, incenso e mirra.
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The ancient Egyptians used myrrh for embalming and perfumes.
Gli antichi Egizi usavano la mirra per l'imbalsamazione e i profumi.