joss

joss Definition

joss (jôs, jäs)

noun

a figure of a Chinese god; Chinese idol

Etymology: PidE < Port deos < L deus, a god: see deity

joss Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

stick: I lit two joss sticks, rang a bell, said a prayer.
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Noun used with modifier

burning: I noticed that the stage preparations were meticulous and included the placement of several bunches of burning joss sticks around the singer's mic.

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