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 incense incense /ˈɪnˌsɛns/

noun

  1. () A substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned  ( incense )
    a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
     She lit some lavender incense to create a calming atmosphere.
    She lit some lavender incense to create a calming atmosphere.
  2. The pleasing scent produced when incense is burned  ( incense )
    the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
     Incense filled the room
    incense filled the room

verb

  1. Make furious  ( exasperate , incense , infuriate )
    make furious
      The rude behavior of the customer infuriated the store clerk.
    The rude behavior of the customer infuriated the store clerk.
  2. Perfume especially with a censer  ( cense [Archaic] , incense , thurify [Archaic] )
    perfume especially with a censer