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suffumigation


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of fumigating or the process of spreading a fragrant or medicinal substance in the air, usually using incense or smudge sticks.

    - "The suffumigation of the temple with frankincense and myrrh filled the air with a sweet aroma."
    - "The suffumigation of the room with burning sage is believed to purify the space."

Rhymes
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Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'suffumigare', which means 'to smoke over' or 'to fumigate'.


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  1. The ancient Romans used suffumigation to disinfect public baths and temples.

  2. In Ayurvedic medicine, suffumigation with certain herbs is believed to help relieve stress and anxiety.


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  1. Fumigation: The process of applying a substance to the air or to an object in order to disinfect, purify, or perfume it.

  2. Incense: A fragrant material, usually in the form of a solid substance or a resin, that is burned to produce a pleasant smell.


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In various cultures and religions, suffumigation has been used for spiritual and ceremonial purposes, such as in Hinduism, Buddhism, and ancient Rome. It has also been used for medicinal purposes to disinfect and deodorize.

How to Memorize "suffumigation"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of burning incense or smudge sticks and the fragrant smoke filling the air.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the smell of incense or smudge sticks and the idea of purification or spirituality.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-U-F-F-U-M-I-G-A-T-I-O-N to remember the meaning: Smoke Used For Fumigation Making Indoor Air Good And Tidy


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