1. aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume • Syn: myrrh, gum myrrh • Hypernyms: gum resin • Substance Holonyms: myrrh tree, Commiphora myrrha 2. European herb with soft ferny leaves and white flowers • Syn: Myrrhis odorata • Hypernyms: herb, herbaceous plant • Member Holonyms: Myrrhis, genus Myrrhis 3. fresh ferny leaves and green seeds used as garnish in salads and cold vegetables; dried seeds used in confectionery and liqueurs • Hypernyms: herb • Part Holonyms: Myrrhis odorata