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Definition of myrtle
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: 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
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: any of the chiefly tropical shrubs or trees comprising the myrtle family
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The royal tradition of placing myrtle in a bridal bouquet dates back to Queen Victoria’s reign. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "Prince Harry Picked Flowers for Meghan Markle's Bouquet — Plus, the Sweet Tribute to Princess Diana," 19 May 2018 For example, royal brides throughout history have carried a sprig of myrtle in their bouquets. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Buckingham Palace Just Shared the Cutest Childhood Photos of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank," 9 Oct. 2018 The use of myrtle is a tradition for royal brides dating back to Queen Victoria. — Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything You Need to Know About Princess Eugenie's Wedding Flowers," 3 Oct. 2018 All meals begin with Pane Carasau, a wafer-thin flatbread served with twigs of rosemary, and end with mirto di sardegna, a myrtle-leaf liquor sweetened with berries. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Learning From Sardinia, Where Locals Live La Dolce Vita Longer Than Anyone Else," 16 July 2018 Both Kate and Meghan’s bouquets included sprigs from a plant grown from the myrtle used in the Queen’s wedding bouquet in 1947, as did Eugenie’s mother. — Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything You Need to Know About Princess Eugenie's Wedding Flowers," 3 Oct. 2018 The sprigs in Meghan’s bouquet come are from a plant grown from the same myrtle used in Queen Elizabeth’s wedding bouquet in 1947. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Why Green? The Meaning Behind the Color Coordination in the Official Royal Wedding Portraits," 21 May 2018 Both Kate and Meghan’s bouquets included sprigs from the Osborne House myrtle, as well as the Queen’s wedding bouquet in 1947, and that of Eugenie’s mother. — Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, "Princess Eugenie's Wedding Flowers are a Celebration of Fall," 12 Oct. 2018 As per British royal tradition, myrtle, symbolizing hope and love, is also included in the arrangement. — Fox News, "Meghan Markle stuns in Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy at royal wedding," 22 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'myrtle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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myrtle
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English Language Learners Definition of myrtle
: a type of small tree that has sweet-smelling white or pink flowers and black berries
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myrtle
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myr·tle
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Kids Definition of myrtle
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: an evergreen shrub of southern Europe with fragrant flowers
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