THURIBLE

censer, thurible

(noun) a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thurible (plural thuribles)

A censer, especially one hanging on a chain.

Source: Wiktionary


Thu"ri*ble, n. Etym: [L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus, thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: 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. Fairholt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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