Myrrh

mer, n. A transparent gum-resin, usually of amber color, of aromatic odor, and bitter, slightly pungent taste. [ME. and OF. mirre, F. myrrhe, E. and Gr. myrrh a, fr. Ar. murr, myrrh, bitter, Heb. mar, bitter.] Myrrhine. Same as Mtjrbhinb.