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Thurible
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What's The Definition Of Thurible?
[n] a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Thurible: censer Related Terms | Find terms related to Thurible: See Also | vessel Thurible In Webster's Dictionary \Thu"ri*ble\, n. [L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus,
thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. ? a
sacrifice, an offering, from ? to sacrifice.] (R. C. Ch.)
A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms,
held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially
at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. --Fairholt.
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