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Frankincense: meaning, definitions and examples

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frankincense

 

[ หˆfrรฆล‹kษชnsษ›ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aromatic resin

Frankincense is a gum resin obtained from the boswellia tree, known for its aromatic qualities. It has been used for centuries in various cultures for religious rituals, trade, and traditional medicine. The resin is gathered from the tree by making incisions in its bark and allowing the milky sap to ooze out and harden. Frankincense has a warm, spicy scent and is commonly burned as incense in churches and temples. It is also used in some perfumes and essential oils due to its uplifting properties.

Synonyms

gum resin, incense, olibanum

Examples of usage

  • The priest burned frankincense during the ceremony.
  • She added frankincense oil to her aromatherapy diffuser.
  • They traded frankincense and myrrh in ancient markets.
  • The scent of frankincense filled the room.
  • He uses frankincense in his meditation practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "frankincense" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น olรญbano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคนเคฌเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weihrauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemenyan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kadzidล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ปใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encens

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incienso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buฤŸday

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ–ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุจุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kadidlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kadidlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนณ้ฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kadin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™dim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incienso

Etymology

The term 'frankincense' derives from the Old French phrase 'franc encens', which means 'high-quality incense'. The word 'franc' translates to 'free' or 'noble' in Old French, indicating the resin's high status among incense materials in trade. Frankincense has been valued since ancient times, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, and the Mediterranean. The boswellia tree, which produces frankincense, thrives in arid regions, encouraging the trade of this precious commodity through longstanding trade routes such as the Incense Route. Its use is well-documented in historical texts and religious scriptures; it was one of the gifts presented to the infant Jesus by the Magi, symbolizing divinity. Today, frankincense continues to be prized not only for its historical significance but also for its therapeutic properties in modern holistic practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,811, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.