H1918 הֲדַס hădaç → ← H1081 בַּלְאֲדָן Balʼădân
4 languagesEvergreen shrub or small tree, Myrtus communis, characterized by aromatic leaves and white flowers; primarily denotes the myrtle plant known for its pleasant fragrance and ceremonial use.
Etymology
Uncertain etymology. The word is not transparently derived from a common Semitic root in Biblical Hebrew, and no cognate forms are attested elsewhere in Semitic languages. The relationship between 'הֲדַס' and the plant's characteristics or function is unclear.