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Definition of myrtus
myrtus
/ˈmɜːr.təs/
myr · tus
Plural:myrtuses
•Adjective:myrtaceous
myrtus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of aromatic evergreen shrubs and small trees in the family Myrtaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and Northern Africa, commonly known as myrtles.
Example
"The botanical garden featured a carefully pruned myrtus, honoring its historical significance in classical Roman and Greek landscaping."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'myrtus', derived from Ancient Greek 'μύρτος' (múrtos), meaning 'myrtle'. In classical antiquity, the plant was considered sacred to the goddess Venus and associated with love.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myrtus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myrtus