myrrhs
Biblical gift resins
Myrrhs is the plural of myrrh, an aromatic resin obtained from certain trees native to Africa and Arabia.
The substance has been prized since antiquity for incense, perfume, and medicinal purposes—one of the gifts the Magi brought to the infant Jesus.
The plural appears when distinguishing varieties or grades: The merchant traded in frankincense and various myrrhs.
Aromatic resin for incense
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- gumSticky plant secretion
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
tears · hardened · amber · droplets · exudate · harvesting · tapping · Commiphora
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- altarSacred ritual table
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
- censingRitually diffusing aromatic smoke
offering · temple · ritual · worship · church · Mass · smoke · blessing
Preserving dead bodies chemically
- EgyptNortheastern African nation
- mummificationPreserving bodies after death
- burialPlacing deceased underground
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
tomb · pharaoh · sarcophagus · trade · Silk Road · caravans · merchants · Arabia
Herb steeped in alcohol
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- gum diseaseInfection of mouth tissue
- oral healthState of mouth, teeth, gums
astringent · healing · salve · traditional · apothecary · remedy · herbal · anti-inflammatory
frankincense
Aromatic resin for incense
oleoresin · tears · hardened · amber · droplets · exudate · harvesting · tapping · Commiphora · tree
incense
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- altarSacred ritual table
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
censing · offering · temple · ritual · worship · church · Mass · smoke · blessing · ceremonial
embalming
Preserving dead bodies chemically
- EgyptNortheastern African nation
- mummificationPreserving bodies after death
- burialPlacing deceased underground
preservation · tomb · pharaoh · sarcophagus · trade · Silk Road · caravans · merchants · Arabia · antiquity
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- gum diseaseInfection of mouth tissue
oral health · astringent · healing · salve · traditional · apothecary · remedy · herbal · anti-inflammatory · wound care
perfume
Fragrant liquid for wearing
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
balsamic · earthy · woody · bitter · warm · smoky · base note · blending · attar · oud