English Explanatory Dictionary

frankincense

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-frankincense.wav

Word forms

frankincense frankincenses

Etymology

From Old French franc encens (“noble incense”).

Synonyms

olibanum

Derived words

Jew's frankincense
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