noun
- plural of myrtle; evergreen shrubs or trees with glossy leaves, white or pink flowers, and aromatic berries
Examples
- The garden was filled with blooming myrtles in spring.
- Ancient Greeks used myrtles to make wreaths for victorious athletes.
- The coastal myrtles provided natural windbreaks for the property.
- She planted several myrtles along the fence for privacy.
- The myrtles’ white flowers attracted many bees to the yard.
- Mediterranean myrtles are known for their drought tolerance.