THURIFEROUS

Adjective

thuriferous (comparative more thuriferous, superlative most thuriferous)

Producing, bearing or yielding frankincense.

Source: Wiktionary


Thu*rif"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. thurifer, turifer; thus frankincense + - ferre to bear.]

Definition: Producing or bearing frankincense.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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