frankincense
noun
frank·in·cense
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌsen(t)s 
: a fragrant gum resin from trees of a genus (Boswellia of the family Burseraceae) of Somalia and southern coastal Arabia that is an important incense resin and has been used in religious rites, perfumery, and embalming
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Bursera bipinnata tree resin is earthy with undertones of frankincense and a hint of sweetness.
—Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Southwestern Arabia, for example, was famed for its frankincense and myrrh as well as for being a gateway for spices and jewels—such as the rubies sported by the nude goddess—from South Asia.
—Peter Frankopan, Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2019
Its top note is violet—with palo santo, frankincense, and myrrh for that spicy kick.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2024
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Bursera bipinnata tree resin is earthy with undertones of frankincense and a hint of sweetness.
—Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Southwestern Arabia, for example, was famed for its frankincense and myrrh as well as for being a gateway for spices and jewels—such as the rubies sported by the nude goddess—from South Asia.
—Peter Frankopan, Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2019
Its top note is violet—with palo santo, frankincense, and myrrh for that spicy kick.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Frankincense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankincense. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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frankincense
noun
frank·in·cense
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌsen(t)s
: a fragrant gum resin from African or Arabian trees that is burned as incense
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frankincense
noun
frank·in·cense
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌsen(t)s
: a fragrant gum resin from trees (genus Boswellia of the family Burseraceae) of Somalia and southern coastal Arabia that is an important incense resin and has been used in religious rites, perfumery, and embalming
called also olibanum
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