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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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  2. 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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › incenseIncense Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IncenseIncense - Wikipedia

    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.

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

    Incense is an aromatic substance burned for its fragrance or in religious rituals. It can also mean to anger or irritate someone. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, and usage examples of incense.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishincense noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of incense noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › incenseIncense - definition of incense by The Free Dictionary

    Incense is an aromatic substance that is burned to produce a pleasant odor, or the odor itself. It can also mean to anger or enrage someone, or to perfume with incense.

  9. 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.