murrhine

adj, noun — 3 senses

murrhine

adj

Etymology From Latin murrhinus, from murrha. Compare French murrhin.

1

Made of murra; applied to certain valuable vases of great beauty and delicacy used by the luxurious in Rome as wine cups.

  • murrhine vases, cups, or vessels

murrhine

noun

Etymology From Latin murrhinus, from murrha. Compare French murrhin.

1

murra

2

Alternative Alternative form of murrine.

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