frankincense

Meanings

• noun

  A resin or oleoresin obtained from the Boswellia tree and used in incense, perfumes, and medicines.

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Synonyms

olibanum

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Variants

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frankincense , frankincenses

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Etymology

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From Old French franc encens, from frank 'free' + encens 'incense'.

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Trivia

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1. Frankincense was one of the most valuable commodities traded in the ancient world.

2. The Boswellia tree can grow up to 15 meters tall.

3. Frankincense is harvested by making small cuts in the bark of the tree, which causes the resin to flow out.

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Related Concepts

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1. Myrrh: Myrrh is another resin that is commonly used in incense and perfumes, often in combination with frankincense.

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Culture

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Frankincense has been used in religious practices and traditional medicine for thousands of years. In Christianity, it is one of the three gifts presented to the baby Jesus. It is commonly used in incense and perfumes.

How to Memorize "frankincense"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree releasing the sticky resin that hardens and becomes frankincense.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell of frankincense with relaxation and spirituality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'frankincense' as 'Free Incense'.

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