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    incense
    /ˈɪnsɛns/

    noun

    • 1. a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces: "the sharp lingering sweetness of incense"

    verb

    • 1. perfume with incense or a similar fragrance: "the aroma of cannabis incensed the air"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCENSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Incense is a substance that is burnt to produce a sweet smell, especially as part of a religious ceremony. It can also mean to cause someone to be extremely angry. See how to pronounce incense and learn its translations in different languages.

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    Learn the noun and verb meanings of incense, a word that can refer to a fragrant material, a perfume, or an anger-inducing action. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of incense.

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    Incense is an aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. The term is used for either the material or the aroma. [1] Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremony. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › incenseINCENSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Incense definition: an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.. See examples of INCENSE used in a sentence.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › incenseIncense - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Incense means both "to make angry" and a stick that burns slowly and emits a strong smell. If your new college roommate burns incense in your tiny dorm room, you might get incensed and storm out.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionincense noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Incense is a substance that produces a pleasant smell when you burn it, used particularly in religious ceremonies. Learn more about its origin, usage and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCENSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'incense' as a noun and a verb. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of 'incense'.