Meaning of THURIBLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'thûrubul
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| | Definition: | | [n] a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual) |
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| | Synonyms: | | censer |
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| | See Also: | | vessel | |
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| | Definition: | | \Thu"ri*ble\, n. [L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus,
thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. ? a
sacrifice, an offering, from ? to sacrifice.] (R. C. Ch.)
A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms,
held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially
at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. --Fairholt.
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