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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIncense
/ɪnˈsɛns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A substance that produces a sweet or fragrant smell when burned, often used in religious rituals, meditation, or to create a pleasant atmosphere.
"The temple was filled with the calming scent of burning sandalwood incense."
- 1
To perfume or treat with incense.
"The priest began to incense the altar during the solemn ceremony."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb incendere, meaning 'to set on fire' or 'to kindle,' through Old French. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from the physical act of burning aromatic substances to the figurative sense of arousing intense anger or fury.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Incense" is said worldwide
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encens
Transliteration: ahn-sahn
"L'odeur de l'encens se répandait dans toute la pièce."
Weihrauch
Transliteration: vīs-raukh
"Der Duft von Weihrauch lag in der alten Kirche."
incenso
Transliteration: in-chen-so
"Bruciare l'incenso aiuta a creare un'atmosfera rilassante."
incienso
Transliteration: in-syen-so
"El humo del incienso flotaba suavemente en el templo."
incenso
Transliteration: in-sen-su
"Ela acendeu um incenso aromático para meditar."
अगरबत्ती
Transliteration: agarbatti
"पूजा कक्ष में अगरबत्ती की महक फैल गई।"
香
Transliteration: xiāng
"寺庙里弥漫着淡淡的香气。"
향
Transliteration: hyang
"방 안에서 은은한 향 냄새가 났다."
線香
Transliteration: senkō
"仏壇に線香を供えて手を合わせた。"
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