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Definition of myrica

myrica

/mɪˈraɪkə/
my · ri · ca
Plural:myricas
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• noun

1

A genus of small trees and aromatic shrubs in the family Myricaceae, native to various temperate and subtropical regions globally, commonly known as bayberries or wax myrtles, and noted for their wax-coated berries.

Example

"The horticulturist planted several species of myrica along the coastal border because of their excellent tolerance to salt spray and sandy soils."

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• Rhymes for myrica

• Nearby Words

myosotis
myotis
myra
myrica
myrrh
myrtle
myrtlewood

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'myrica' (tamarisk), derived from Ancient Greek 'μυρίκη' (muríkē).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myrica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myrica
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