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Thurible

Thurible Meaning & Definition
Thurible Definition And Meaning

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

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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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