incense

Meanings

• Noun

  A fragrant material, typically a resin or a mixture of resins, which is burned as a perfume or to produce an pleasing odor.

  - "She lit incense to mask the unpleasant smell of the room."
  - "The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning incense."
  - "Incense sticks are often used in religious ceremonies."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈsɛns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=179950"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incense
ence , sense , apence , displease , appease , seance , romance , advance , prance , enhance

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Variants

List of all variants of incense that leads to same result
incense , incenses , incensed , incensing , incense cedar , incense cedars

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Etymology

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The word 'incense' comes from the Latin word 'incensare' which means 'to smoky, to burn'. It has been used since ancient times for religious and aromatic purposes.

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Trivia

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1. Incense was one of the three gifts brought by the Magi to the baby Jesus.

2. The ancient Greeks used incense to ward off evil spirits and to purify the air.

3. Some types of incense, such as sandalwood and agarwood, are very expensive and are highly valued for their aroma.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frankincense: A type of incense that comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree. It has a sweet, spicy smell and has been used for religious and medicinal purposes for thousands of years.

2. Myrrh: Another type of incense that comes from the resin of the Commiphora tree. It has a bitter, sweet, and pungent smell and has been used for religious, medicinal, and perfumery purposes since ancient times.

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Culture

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Incense has been used for thousands of years for religious, spiritual, and aromatic purposes. It is commonly used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Eastern religions. In ancient Egypt, incense was used for mummification and as a perfume. In the Bible, incense is mentioned several times as an offering to God.

How to Memorize "incense"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize incense, try visualizing a scene where incense is being burned. See the smoke rising from the incense stick or cone, and imagine the pleasant smell filling the room.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'incense', try associating it with the idea of a pleasant smell or a religious ceremony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'incense', try using the mnemonic 'Incense Is A Smoky Scent Enhancer'.

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