Frankincensed

/ˈfræŋkɪnsenst/ adjective

Definition

Scented with, infused with, or containing frankincense; having the aroma or qualities of frankincense.

Etymology

From 'frankincense' (a fragrant resin from Arabia, from Old French 'franc' meaning high-quality and 'encens' meaning incense) plus the past participle suffix '-ed.' The word literally means 'quality incense' and has been valued since ancient times.

Kelly Says

Frankincense is one of the three gifts the wise men brought to baby Jesus, and it's still burned in churches and temples worldwide—it's literally a window into 2,000+ years of continuous human tradition around fragrance and spirituality!

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