thurible

thurible Definition

thu·ri·ble (t̸hʉr′ə bəl, t̸ho̵or′-, t̸hyo̵or′-)

noun

Etymology: ME thoryble < L thuribulum < thus (gen. thuris), frankincense < Gr thyos, incense < thyein: see thyme

thurible Usage Examples

Converse of object

swing: Nobody can swing a thurible as energetically as an Anglo-Catholic Priest, and Father Philip is more energetic than most.

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