English Explanatory Dictionary

joss stick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stick of incense, especially (Taoism, Buddhism, etc.) those burned as an offering before a Chinese shrine.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

joss stick joss sticks joss-stick

Etymology

From joss (“Chinese idol”) + stick.

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