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frankincense

frank·in·cense [ frángkən sènss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
aromatic resin: an aromatic gum or resin used as incense, especially in religious ceremonies, and in perfumes. It is obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, native to Africa.

[14th century. < Old French franc encens "superior-quality incense"]
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