myrtle
/ˈmɜrtəl/
noun
- An evergreen shrub or small tree with shiny leaves, white or pink flowers, and dark berries, often used in gardens or as a symbol of love and peace.
- She planted a myrtle bush near the front door for good luck.
- In ancient Greece, myrtle was sacred to the goddess Aphrodite.
- The bride carried a bouquet of myrtle and roses.
- A plant of the myrtle family, including various species such as the crepe myrtle or wax myrtle.
- The crepe myrtle in our backyard blooms bright pink every summer.
- Wax myrtle berries are used to make fragrant candles.
- Many myrtle species are popular in landscaping for their colorful flowers.
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