FRANKINCENSE


Meaning of FRANKINCENSE in English

frank ‧ in ‧ cense /ˈfræŋkənsens, ˈfræŋkɪnsens/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Origin: ⇨ ↑ frank 1 'pure, free' + incense ]

a substance that is burnt to give a sweet smell, especially at religious ceremonies

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