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frankincense
[ frang-kin-sens ]
/ ˈfræŋ kɪnˌsɛns /
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noun
an aromatic gum resin from various Asian and African trees of the genus Boswellia, especially B. carteri, used chiefly for burning as incense in religious or ceremonial practices, in perfumery, and in pharmaceutical and fumigating preparations.
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frankincense
/ (ˈfræŋkɪnˌsɛns) /
noun
an aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the burseraceous genus Boswellia, which occur in Asia and AfricaAlso called: olibanum
Word Origin for frankincense
C14: from Old French franc free, pure + encens incense 1; see frank
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