Word of the Day 9.3.09

thurible

thu·ri·ble (thr-bl)

n.

A censer used in certain ecclesiastical ceremonies or liturgies.


[Middle English thorible, from Old French thurible, from Latin thribulum, from ths, thr-, incense, from alteration of Greek thuos, from thein, to sacrifice.]

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Noun

1.

thuriblethurible – a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

vessel – an object used as a container (especially for liquids)

faith, religion, religious belief – a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; “he lost his faith but not his morality”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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