Censer: meaning, definitions and examples
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censer
[ ˈsɛn.sər ]
religious practice
A censer is a container in which incense is burned, typically during religious ceremonies. It is often made of metal and has chains attached to it for swinging, allowing the smoke to rise freely. Censers are used in many different cultures and religions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Synonyms
incense burner, thurible.
Examples of usage
- The priest waved the censer during the service.
- They filled the censer with sandalwood incense.
- Incense was burning in the ornate censer.
- During the ceremony, the censer released a fragrant smoke.
Translations
Translations of the word "censer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incensário
🇮🇳 धूपदानी
🇩🇪 Weihrauchgefäß
🇮🇩 pembakar dupa
🇺🇦 курильниця
🇵🇱 kadzidło
🇯🇵 香炉
🇫🇷 encensoir
🇪🇸 incensario
🇹🇷 tütsü kabı
🇰🇷 향로
🇸🇦 مبخرة
🇨🇿 kadidlo
🇸🇰 kadidlo
🇨🇳 香炉
🇸🇮 kadilo
🇮🇸 reykelsi
🇰🇿 лақтырғыш
🇬🇪 წიწაკა
🇦🇿 qoxma
🇲🇽 incensario
Etymology
The word 'censer' originates from the Middle English term 'censour', derived from the Old French 'censer', which in turn comes from the Latin 'censere', meaning 'to assess' or 'to weigh'. This Latin term is linked to the use of incense in ancient rituals, where the quality of incense was often weighed and assessed. The use of incense dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was burnt in religious ceremonies to purify the air and offer a pleasing aroma to deities. As various religions adopted the practice, the censer became a common instrument to facilitate the burning of incense during worship and ceremonies. Over time, different cultures have developed their own styles and methods of using censers, leading to the variety of designs seen today.
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