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Definition of myrtus
myrtus
/ˈmɜːr.təs/
myr · tus
Plural:myrtuses
myrtus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A small genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees in the family Myrtaceae, native to southern Europe and north Africa, cultivated as ornamental garden plants for their glossy aromatic foliage and profuse, fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with prominent tufts of stamens.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myrtus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myrtus