Myrtus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The type genus of the family Myrtaceae, comprising the true myrtles, which are evergreen aromatic shrubs native to the Mediterranean region.
“Specimens of myrtus were cultivated in neat rows along the edge of the university's botanical garden.”
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common myrtletrue myrtle
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Starts with MYR and ends in TUS, contains the unusual sequence YRT
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Rare botanical genus with moderate score, the TUS ending gives limited hook options
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