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thurible

 

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Noun thurible has 1 sense
  1. censer, thurible - a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
    --1 is a kind of vessel

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Term: Thurible

Noun:

A thurible is a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during religious ceremonies. It is typically used in Catholic and Orthodox churches.

Example Sentences:

  1. The priest swung the thurible, filling the church with the sweet aroma of incense.
  2. The acolyte carefully prepared the thurible, making sure the charcoal was properly lit.

Adjective:

If something is described as thurible, it means it is related to or resembling a thurible.

Example Sentences:

  1. The ornate thurible design on the altar added a touch of elegance to the church.
  2. She wore a thurible pendant around her neck to show her devotion to her faith.

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