Meaning Of The Word Frankincense

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Frankincense? Find Frankincense meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Frankincense Meaning

Frankincense Definition
Frankincense Definition

What's The Definition Of Frankincense?

frankincense
uncountable noun: Frankincense is a substance which is obtained from a tree and which smells pleasant when it is burned. It is used especially in religious ceremonies.

frankincense in American English
a gum resin obtained from various Arabian and African trees (genus Boswellia) of the bursera family and used in perfumes and as incense; olibanum
noun: an aromatic gum resin from various Asian and African trees of the genus Boswellia, esp. B. carteri, used chiefly for burning as incense in religious or ceremonial practices, in perfumery, and in pharmaceutical and fumigating preparations

frankincense in British English
noun: an aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the burseraceous genus Boswellia, which occur in Asia and Africa

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Pullorum disease ‐ a severe, diarrheal disease of young poultry…
  • Suicide machine ‐ noun: a device designed to permit a terminally…
  • Trichina ‐ a very small nematode worm (Trichinella spiralis)…
  • Cheese dip ‐ noun: a creamy mixture made with cheese, for dipping…
  • UNIX ‐ noun: a multi-user multitasking operating system…
  • Honeymooners ‐ plural noun: a couple, or couples who are on a…
  • Ascariasis ‐ infestation with ascarids or a disease caused…
  • Antoninianus ‐ noun: a Roman coin of the 3rd century a. d., originally…
  • Unsolicited ‐ Something that is unsolicited has been given without…
  • Antistick ‐ adjective: acting to…