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THURIBLE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
Synonyms:
censer; thurible
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("thurible" is a kind of...):
vessel (an object used as a container (especially for liquids))
Domain category:
faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)