Myrtle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɜːtl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Myrtle is a noun meaning An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.
Meaning
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.
More Meanings
- Cyrilla species.
- A dark green shade that resembles the color of Myrtus leaves.
Example Sentences
In the Middle Ages pulverized myrtle leaves were applied to the body as a sexual stimulation.
Word Forms
- myrtles
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