myrtus Definition
a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, including the common myrtle.
myrtus Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with myrtus
a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, native to the Mediterranean region
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a wreath made of myrtle branches, used as a symbol of victory or honor in ancient Greece and Rome
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an essential oil extracted from the leaves and twigs of the myrtle plant, used in perfumes and aromatherapy
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Summary: myrtus in Brief
'Myrtus' [ˈmɜːtəs] is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, including the common myrtle. It is also known as 'myrtle'. The common myrtle is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, while 'myrtle wreath' and 'myrtle oil' are associated with ancient Greece and Rome.
