: a common evergreen bushy shrub (Myrtus communis of the family Myrtaceae, the myrtle family) of southern Europe with oval to lance-shaped shiny leaves, fragrant white or rosy flowers, and black berries
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: any of the chiefly tropical shrubs or trees comprising the myrtle family
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Its star ingredients include hydrating panthenol and green algae, along with soothing centella asiatica and rose myrtle fruit extracts.—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025 The juniper aroma is balanced with lemon myrtle and orange peel, with a slightly spicy, warm finish.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Guests dot-paint river rocks while learning about the history of Aboriginal art, or sip lemon myrtle tea while listening to Dale share the six Noongar seasons and the medicinal qualities of native herbs.—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024 Oil, myrtle, gin and honey are also part of Culuccia’s production, and its oysters are recognized for their superior taste and quality.—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for myrtle
Word History
Etymology
Middle English mirtille, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin myrtillus, from Latin myrtus, from Greek myrtos
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