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Definition of Thurible
1. Noun. A container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual).
Exact synonyms: Censer
Generic synonyms: Vessel
Category relationships: Faith, Religion, Religious Belief
Generic synonyms: Vessel
Category relationships: Faith, Religion, Religious Belief
Definition of Thurible
1. n. A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services.
Definition of Thurible
1. Noun. A censer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thurible
1. a censer [n -S] - See also: censer
Medical Definition of Thurible
1. A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. Origin: L. Thuribulum, turibulum, from thus, thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. A sacrifice, an offering, from to sacrifice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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