noun
- an aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, burned as incense in religious ceremonies
Examples
- The priest burned frankincense during the evening service.
- Frankincense has been traded for thousands of years.
- The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- The sweet smell of frankincense filled the cathedral.
- Ancient Egyptians used frankincense in their burial rituals.
- She lit frankincense to create a peaceful atmosphere for meditation.