incense
nounmasculine/ĩˈsẽsu/medium
in·cen·so
Definition
Aromatic biotic material which releases fragrant smoke when burned, used in religious ceremonies, ritual purification, or for its pleasant smell.
The smell of incense filled the church during the service.
She lit an incense stick to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Common collocations
burn incenseincense smokeincense sticksmell of incense
Idiomatic expressions
- burn incense to someone (to praise or flatter excessively)
Etymology
Do latim 'incensum', particípio passado de 'incendere' (acender, queimar).