Word Definition

Incense

  1. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.
  2. The materials used for the purpose of producing a perfume when burned, as fragrant gums, spices, frankincense, etc.
  3. To perfume with, or as with, incense.
  4. To inflame with anger; to endkindle; to fire; to incite; to provoke; to heat; to madden.
  5. Also used figuratively.
  6. The perfume or odors exhaled from spices and gums when burned in celebrating religious rites or as an offering to some deity.
  7. To offer incense to. See Incense.

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