myrrh
Fragrant tree sap
Myrrh is an aromatic resin obtained from certain trees native to Arabia and eastern Africa.
It has been used since ancient times in incense, perfumes, and medicines.
Myrrh appears frequently in biblical contexts—one of the gifts the Magi brought to the infant Jesus—giving the word a ceremonial or sacred connotation: frankincense and myrrh.
Sticky plant secretion
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- CommiphoraResin-producing tropical genus
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
tears · hardened · harvesting · tapping · bark · tree · Somalia · Ethiopia
Aromatic resin for incense
- MagiEastern priests, biblical visitors
- nativityState of being born
- biblicalOf sacred texts
- embalmingPreserving dead bodies chemically
mummification · Egypt · gifts · antiquity · trade · caravan · Silk Road · Nubia
Pleasing olfactory quality
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- scentAirborne odor detected
- resinousContaining plant sap
earthy · balsamic · essence · aroma · smoky · warm · exotic · woody
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
- altarSacred ritual table
- offeringSomething presented or given
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
temple · censer · consecration · anointing · blessing · sacrament · sanctuary · prayer
Microbe-killing substance
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- salveTopical healing preparation
ointment · healing · poultice · remedy · therapeutic · antimicrobial · antibacterial · antifungal
gum
Sticky plant secretion
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- CommiphoraResin-producing tropical genus
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
sap · tears · hardened · harvesting · tapping · bark · tree · Somalia · Ethiopia · Yemen
frankincense
Aromatic resin for incense
embalming · mummification · Egypt · gifts · antiquity · trade · caravan · Silk Road · Nubia · pyramids
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- scentAirborne odor detected
resinous · earthy · balsamic · essence · aroma · smoky · warm · exotic · woody · spicy
incense
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
worship · temple · censer · consecration · anointing · blessing · sacrament · sanctuary · prayer · procession
antiseptic
Microbe-killing substance
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
salve · ointment · healing · poultice · remedy · therapeutic · antimicrobial · antibacterial · antifungal · mouthwash
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
astringent · harsh · tannic · biting · gall · unsweetened · mordant · acerbic
- Biblical ObjectsArk of the Covenant, Ten Commandments, stone tablets, manna, burning bush
- Christmas Worshipmidnight mass, nativity, Christmas Eve service, Christmas carols, candlelight service
- tree resinsbenzoin, storax, frankincense, mastic, dragon's blood
- Biblical ArabiaArabia, Arabian Peninsula, Arabian Desert, Ishmael, Hagar
- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas ornaments, Santa
- fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
myrrhdirt
Loose dry earth
dust · ash · sawdust · common clay · refuse
myrrhwedding flowers
Blooms for matrimonial ceremonies