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Joss

Noun:

1. A Chinese term for a representation of a deity or ancestral spirit typically made of painted wood or clay, used in Taoism and certain Chinese folk religions.

Example sentence: The temple was adorned with various josses, each symbolizing a different deity.

Noun:

2. A stick or spiral of incense, typically made of compacted powdered wood or charcoal, burned to produce a fragrant odor, especially in religious rituals.

Example sentence: The scent of the joss filled the room during the prayer ceremony.

Noun:

3. (informal, British) Luck or good fortune.

Example sentence: He seems to have a bit of joss on his side, as everything always goes his way.

Adjective:

4. (informal, British) Fashionable or stylish.

Example sentence: She always wears the most joss clothes, setting the trend for others to follow.

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