incense

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incense[1,noun] incense[2,transitive verb] incense[3,transitive verb]

Main Entry: ¹in·cense
Pronunciation: 'in-"sen(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English encens, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin incensum, from Latin, neuter of incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, from in- + -cendere to burn; akin to Latin candEre to glow -- more at CANDID
1 : material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
2 : the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned; broadly : a pleasing scent
3 : pleasing attention : FLATTERY