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Myrrh-bearer

Description:

A myrrh-bearer is a person or object associated with the use or transportation of myrrh, a fragrant resin obtained from certain trees, and often used in perfumes, medicines, and religious rituals.

Possible Senses:

• A person who carries or transports myrrh
• An object used for holding or carrying myrrh
• A symbolic reference to individuals or beings associated with myrrh

Sample Sentences:

• The myrrh-bearer placed the precious resin in a beautifully decorated golden jar.
• In ancient times, myrrh-bearers were responsible for delivering myrrh to important religious ceremonies.
• According to tradition, the three wise men were myrrh-bearers who presented the precious resin to the baby Jesus.
• Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were often depicted holding a myrrh-bearer as a symbol of their connection to divine fragrances.

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