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- myrtle 1a
often attributive
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a
: 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
b
: any of the chiefly tropical shrubs or trees comprising the myrtle family
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The menu here is inspired by native ingredients like quandong, myrtle, and saltbush, with options for lunch and dinner.
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Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
Lavender, myrtle, rosemary, and mastic keep the insects happy.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
On the perimeter, an impressive collection of citrus, stone fruit, avocados, pomegranate, passion fruit, apples, figs, and quince is mixed with culinary herbs, such as sweet culinary bay, myrtle, and rosemary, creating a lush oasis that is bountiful year-round.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Dilawar Mondal gently bends the stems of a centuries-old myrtle plant to examine its aromatic leaves, used in the Jewish ritual bath for the dead.
—Sarah Aziz, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Jan. 2024
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Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
Lavender, myrtle, rosemary, and mastic keep the insects happy.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
On the perimeter, an impressive collection of citrus, stone fruit, avocados, pomegranate, passion fruit, apples, figs, and quince is mixed with culinary herbs, such as sweet culinary bay, myrtle, and rosemary, creating a lush oasis that is bountiful year-round.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Dilawar Mondal gently bends the stems of a centuries-old myrtle plant to examine its aromatic leaves, used in the Jewish ritual bath for the dead.
—Sarah Aziz, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Jan. 2024
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myrtle
noun
myr·tle
ˈmərt-ᵊl 
1
: a common evergreen shrub of southern Europe with leaves, fragrant white or rosy flowers, and black berries
2
a
: any of the family of chiefly tropical shrubs or trees (as eucalyptus or guava) to which the common myrtle belongs
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