myrrhis

/ˈmɪrɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the carrot family, Umbelliferae.

“The botanist studied the unique properties of the myrrhis plant.”

2. noun

In ancient Greek medicine, a small, bitter-tasting root, possibly the common myrrh or sweet cicely, used to treat various ailments.

“The ancient Greek physician used myrrhis to create a medicinal tea.”

Synonyms

  • carrot
  • umbellifer

Antonyms

  • culinary
  • medicinal