American English pronunciation
How to pronounce incense
IPA transcription: [,ɪn'sɛns]
Pronunciation variants: [,ɪn'sɛns]['ɪn,sɛns]
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Noun
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a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
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the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
“incense filled the room”
Verb
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make furious
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perfume especially with a censer
Usage examples
- The worshippers then burn the incense paper and collect the food after worship.
- Incensed, James suspended performances at Blackfriars and had Marston imprisoned.
- The incensed Lot joins Arthur's enemy Rience and resumes his campaign against the king.
- Shops in Portugal still sell all type of herbal incense and plant feeders.
- He also introduced incense to services, icons and Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament.
- They are also used to describe certain forms of incense.
- Bdellium is used in perfumery, as incense and in traditional medicine.