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a
: a common evergreen bushy shrub (Myrtus communis of the family Myrtaceae, the myrtle family) of southern Europe with oval to lance-shaped shiny leaves, fragrant white or rosy flowers, and black berries
b
: any of the chiefly tropical shrubs or trees comprising the myrtle family
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Above the tidal zone begins a maquis of mastic, myrtle, helichrysum, arbutus, and other fragrant, hardy plants, which in the higher, more remote parts of the island give way to groves of ilex, eucalyptus, and stone pine.
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Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Bright, deep garnet with purple tints; aromas of cranberry, red plum, myrtle and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Grown 2021 (St. Helena, Napa Valley) - Bright, deep purple; gorgeous aromas of black currant, myrtle, anise and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The beloved product's matte iteration features the same gripping power as the original but is specifically formulated to control excess oil and minimize shine with the help of skin-loving ingredients like lemon myrtle blend.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Bright, deep garnet with purple tints; aromas of cranberry, red plum, myrtle and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Grown 2021 (St. Helena, Napa Valley) - Bright, deep purple; gorgeous aromas of black currant, myrtle, anise and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The beloved product's matte iteration features the same gripping power as the original but is specifically formulated to control excess oil and minimize shine with the help of skin-loving ingredients like lemon myrtle blend.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Myrtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myrtle. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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myrtle
noun
myr·tle
ˈmərt-ᵊl 
1
: a common evergreen shrub of southern Europe with leaves, fragrant white or rosy flowers, and black berries
2
a
: any of the family of chiefly tropical shrubs or trees (as eucalyptus or guava) to which the common myrtle belongs
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