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myrrh Synonyms

Another word for myrrh

Choosing another word for myrrh depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A reddish-brown, bitter-tasting, and highly fragrant gum resin exuded from the bark of certain thorny trees of the genus Commiphora, historically prized for use in perfumes, incense, cosmetics, and embalming.

Usage Example

"Ancient trade routes carried precious shipments of frankincense and resin across the Arabian Desert to Mediterranean markets."

Strong
resin
Weak
incense
balm

• noun (Context 2)

A perennial herb of the carrot family (Myrrhis odorata), native to Europe and widely known as sweet cicely, having fern-like, anise-scented leaves used in cooking and herbal medicine.

Usage Example

"The gardener planted cicely along the shaded border for its feathery foliage and sweet, licorice-like aroma."

Strongest
cicely

• Nearby Words

myotis
myriad
myrica
myrrh
myrtle
myrtlewood
myrtus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Myrrh. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/myrrh
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