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myrtle

/ˈmɜːtəl/

Meanings
  • A small, evergreen shrub or tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family.

    - "The myrtle shrub is often used for landscaping."
    - "Myrtle essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy for relaxation and stress relief."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with myrtle
mirtle , hirtle , pertle , curtle , girtle , stirtle , whirltle
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Myrtle () : A small, evergreen shrub or tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family.

  2. Myrtle () : A fragrant essential oil extracted from the leaves, stems, and flowers of the myrtle plant.

  3. Myrtle () : A person named Myrtle.

  4. Mirtle () : A variation of the name Myrtle.

  5. Hirtle () : A person with hairy skin.

  6. Pertle () : A variation of the name Pearl, possibly referring to a pearl-like object or characteristic.

  7. Curtle () : To cut or shape something, especially a large or unwieldy object.

  8. Girtle () : To tighten or constrict something, especially a belt or other binding mechanism.

  9. Stirtle () : To move or agitate something, especially a liquid or other viscous substance.

  10. Whirltle () : A small, circular or spiral-shaped object, possibly resembling a whirlpool or tornado.


Variants
List of all variants of myrtle that leads to same result
myrtle , myrtles , periwinkle , periwinkle blue , periwinkles , Myrtle Beach , crape myrtle , crape myrtles , crepe myrtle , crepe myrtles , sand myrtle , sand myrtles , wax myrtle , wax myrtles
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name 'myrtle' comes from the Greek word 'murta' which means 'fragrant myrtle'.


Trivia
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  1. Myrtle is a popular name for girls in many English-speaking countries.

  2. Myrtle essential oil is often used in aromatherapy for its calming and relaxing properties.

  3. Myrtle is the state flower of New Jersey, USA.

  4. Myrtle is a common ingredient in traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.


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