INCENSE

Incense

Incense is aromatic biotic material which releases fragrant smoke when burned. The term refers to the material itself, rather than to the aroma that it produces. Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including the ceremonies of all the main religions, to overcome bad smells, repel insects, spirituality, aromatherapy, meditation, and for simple pleasure.

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incense

Noun

  1. A perfume used in the rites of various religions.

Verb

  1. To anger or infuriate.
    I think it would incense him to learn the truth.
  2. To incite, stimulate.
  3. To offer incense to.
  4. To perfume with, or as with, incense.
  5. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.


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