"thurible" Definition

  1. n. A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services.

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Position in dictionary: 100824 of 111710 words.
Word Type: n.,
Words that start with "thurible": 1
Words that end with "thurible": 1
Words that contain "thurible": 1
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English Dictionary Definition of thurible

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