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incense
('/I/ns/E/ns )

noun (n)

  • a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    Incense filled the room.
    source: wordnet30
  • The perfume or odors exhaled from spices and gums when burned in celebrating religious rites or as an offering to some deity.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • perfume especially with a censer(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    cense, thurify
    source: wordnet30
  • make furious(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    exasperate, infuriate
    source: wordnet30
  • To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To offer incense to. See Incense.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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