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olibanum

/ɒˈlɪbənəm/

Meanings
  • A resin used as an incense or perfume, obtained from the tree Styrax officinalis or other related trees.

    - "The temple was filled with the sweet fragrance of olibanum as the priest offered it up in smoke."
    - "During the ancient Egyptian burial rituals, the body of the deceased was often anointed with olibanum resin, believed to ensure the soul's journey to the afterlife."

Synonyms

frankincense
Rhymes
Words rhyming with olibanum
frankincense , incense , sense , dense , intense
Homophones
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  1. olibanum

  2. olibanum resin

  3. olive oil

  4. olive branch


Variants
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olivine , olivines , olivinic , olivinitic
Forms
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olibanum resin, olibanum powder, olibanum oil, olibanum extract


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'olibanum' meaning 'frankincense'. Frankincense is a common name for the olibanum resin, obtained from the Boswellia tree or other related trees.


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  1. Frankincense: Frankincense is a common name for the olibanum resin, obtained from the Boswellia tree or other related trees. It has been used throughout history for various cultural, religious, and spiritual purposes, including as an incense or perfume, for medicinal purposes, and for various cultural and artistic purposes.

  2. Myrrh: Myrrh is a common name for the commiphora tree or other related trees, from which the resin is obtained. It has been used throughout history for various cultural, religious, and spiritual purposes, including as an incense or perfume, for medicinal purposes, and for various cultural and artistic purposes.

  3. Aromatics: Aromatics are substances that have a pleasant smell and are used for various cultural, religious, and spiritual purposes, including as incenses or perfumes, for medicinal purposes, and for various cultural and artistic purposes.

  4. Incense: Incense is a substance that is burned as a fragrant offering to a deity, saint, or other spiritual being, or for various cultural or artistic purposes. Incense may be made from various plant materials, resins, or other substances, and may be combined with various fragrances or essential oils to enhance its scent.

  5. Perfume: Perfume is a fragrant liquid or oil, typically containing a complex blend of various essential oils, aroma compounds, fixatives, or other ingredients, that is used to give a pleasant scent to an individual, a room, a garment, or other objects. Perfume may be applied directly to the skin, using a cotton ball, a perfume applicator, or other means, or it may be sprayed into the air, using a perfume sprayer, or other similar device, from which it may be inhaled or allowed to settle on an object or surface. Perfume may be used for various cultural, religious, or spiritual purposes, or for various artistic, aesthetic, or entertaining purposes.


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Olibanum has been used throughout history for various cultural, religious, and spiritual purposes. It has been used as an incense or perfume in religious ceremonies and rituals, particularly in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other related civilizations. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, particularly for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. Olibanum has also been used for various cultural and artistic purposes, such as in painting, sculpture, and other related forms of artistic expression. In summary, olibanum has been used throughout history for various cultural, religious, and spiritual purposes, including as an incense or perfume, for medicinal purposes, and for various cultural and artistic purposes.

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