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Censer

Censer Meaning & Definition
Censer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Censer?

[n] a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Censer: thurible

Related Terms | Find terms related to Censer: Agnus Dei | ark | asperger | asperges | aspergillum | atomizer | bambino | beadroll | beads | candle | chaplet | ciborium | cross | crucifix | cruet | eucharistial | fumigator | holy cross | Holy Grail | holy water | holy-water sprinkler | Host | icon | incense burner | incensory | matzo | menorah | mezuzah | mikvah | monstrance | odorator | odorizer | osculatory | ostensorium | parfumoir | paschal candle | pax | perfumer | phylacteries | Pieta | pomander | potpourri | pouncet-box | prayer shawl | prayer wheel | purse atomizer | pyx | relics | rood | rosary | sachet | sacramental | sacred relics | sacring bell | Sanctus bell | Sangraal | scent bag | scent ball | scent bottle | scent box | scenter | shofar | smelling bottle | spray | sukkah | tabernacle | tallith | thurible | urceole | veronica | vigil light | vinaigrette | votive candle

See Also | vessel

Censer In Webster's Dictionary

\Cen"ser\, n. [For incenser, fr. OF. encensier, F. encensoir, fr. LL. incensarium, incensorium, fr. L. incensum incense. See {Incense}, and cf. {Incensory}.] A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned. Note: The ecclesiastical censer is usually cup-shaped, has a cover pierced with holes, and is hung by chains. The censer bearer swings it to quicken the combustion. Her thoughts are like the fume of frankincense Which from a golden censer forth doth rise. --Spenser.

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