Olibanum: meaning, definitions and examples

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olibanum

 

[ หˆษ’lษชbษ™หŒnสŒm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical usage

Olibanum, commonly known as frankincense, is a fragrant resin obtained from the Boswellia tree. It has been used for centuries in incense, perfumes, and traditional medicine. Frankincense has significant cultural and spiritual importance in various religions, especially in Christianity and Buddhism.

Synonyms

frankincense, incense, resin

Examples of usage

  • The church burned olibanum during the mass.
  • Olibanum was highly valued in ancient trade routes.
  • She used olibanum essential oil for relaxation.
  • The ritual included offering olibanum to the gods.

Translations

Translations of the word "olibanum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น olรญbano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคฒเคฟเคฌเคพเคจเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Olibanum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ olibanum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะปั–ะฑัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ olibanum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒชใƒใƒŠใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oliban

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olรญbano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olibano

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ–ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุจุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ olibanum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ olibanum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนณ้ฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ olibanum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ olibanum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะปะธะฑะฐะฝัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ olibanum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olรญbano

Word origin

The word 'olibanum' originates from the Latin 'olibanum', which is derived from the Greek 'libanum', a term for an aromatic resin. This resin has been used since antiquity for various purposes, including religious and medicinal uses. Historical references to olibanum can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where it was highly prized and used in embalming and in rituals honoring gods. It was also a significant trade item, transported along the incense route that connected the East with the Mediterranean. The value of olibanum has endured through the centuries, often associated with luxury and spirituality, and it continues to be harvested today for its aromatic properties.