frankincense
n. sweet smelling resin from a variety of African and Asian trees that was formerly used in religious rites and in embalming | ||||
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Frankincense Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Frankincense
(n.)
A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come from East Indian trees, of the genus Boswellia; a commoner sort, from the Norway spruce (Abies excelsa) and other coniferous trees. The frankincense of the ancient Jews is still unidentified.
(n.)
A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come from East Indian trees, of the genus Boswellia; a commoner sort, from the Norway spruce (Abies excelsa) and other coniferous trees. The frankincense of the ancient Jews is still unidentified.
| WordNet 2.0 |
frankincense
Noun
1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
(synonym) olibanum, gum olibanum, thus
(hypernym) gum
Noun
1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
(synonym) olibanum, gum olibanum, thus
(hypernym) gum
| hEnglish - advanced version |
frankincense
frankincense
\frank"in*cense\ (?), n. [of. franc free, pure + encens incense.] a fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. the best kinds now come from east indian trees, of the genus boswellia; a commoner sort, from the norway spruce (abies excelsa) and other coniferous trees. the frankincense of the ancient jews is still unidentified.
frankincense
n : an aromatic gum resin obtained from various arabian or east african trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation [syn: olibanum, gum olibanum, thus]
frankincense
(heb. lebonah; gr. libanos, i.e., "white"), an odorous resin imported from arabia (isa. 60:6; jer. 6:20), yet also growing in palestine (cant. 4:14). it was one of the ingredients in the perfume of the sanctuary (ex. 30:34), and was used as an accompaniment of the meat-offering (lev. 2:1, 16; 6:15; 24:7). when burnt it emitted a fragrant odour, and hence the incense became a symbol of the divine name (mal. 1:11; cant. 1:3) and an emblem of prayer (ps. 141:2; luke 1:10; rev. 5:8; 8:3). this frankincense, or olibanum, used by the jews in the temple services is not to be confounded with the frankincense of modern commerce, which is an exudation of the norway spruce fir, the pinus abies. it was probably a resin from the indian tree known to botanists by the name of boswellia serrata or thurifera, which grows to the height of forty feet.
similar words(2)
jew`s frankincense
frankincense pine
frankincense
\frank"in*cense\ (?), n. [of. franc free, pure + encens incense.] a fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. the best kinds now come from east indian trees, of the genus boswellia; a commoner sort, from the norway spruce (abies excelsa) and other coniferous trees. the frankincense of the ancient jews is still unidentified.
frankincense
n : an aromatic gum resin obtained from various arabian or east african trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation [syn: olibanum, gum olibanum, thus]
frankincense
(heb. lebonah; gr. libanos, i.e., "white"), an odorous resin imported from arabia (isa. 60:6; jer. 6:20), yet also growing in palestine (cant. 4:14). it was one of the ingredients in the perfume of the sanctuary (ex. 30:34), and was used as an accompaniment of the meat-offering (lev. 2:1, 16; 6:15; 24:7). when burnt it emitted a fragrant odour, and hence the incense became a symbol of the divine name (mal. 1:11; cant. 1:3) and an emblem of prayer (ps. 141:2; luke 1:10; rev. 5:8; 8:3). this frankincense, or olibanum, used by the jews in the temple services is not to be confounded with the frankincense of modern commerce, which is an exudation of the norway spruce fir, the pinus abies. it was probably a resin from the indian tree known to botanists by the name of boswellia serrata or thurifera, which grows to the height of forty feet.
similar words(2)
jew`s frankincense
frankincense pine
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frankincense
A gum or resin which on burning yields aromatic fumes.
A gum or resin which on burning yields aromatic fumes.
Frankincense Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Frankincense
(Heb. lebonah; Gr. libanos, i.e., "white"), an odorous resin imported from Arabia (Isa. 60:6; Jer. 6:20), yet also growing in Palestine (Cant. 4:14). It was one of the ingredients in the perfume of the sanctuary (Ex. 30:34), and was used as an accompaniment of the meat-offering (Lev. 2:1, 16; 6:15; 24:7). When burnt it emitted a fragrant odour, and hence the incense became a symbol of the Divine name (Mal. 1:11; Cant. 1:3) and an emblem of prayer (Ps. 141:2; Luke 1:10; Rev. 5:8; 8:3). This frankincense, or olibanum, used by the Jews in the temple services is not to be confounded with the frankincense of modern commerce, which is an exudation of the Norway spruce fir, the Pinus abies. It was probably a resin from the Indian tree known to botanists by the name of Boswellia serrata or thurifera, which grows to the height of forty feet.
(Heb. lebonah; Gr. libanos, i.e., "white"), an odorous resin imported from Arabia (Isa. 60:6; Jer. 6:20), yet also growing in Palestine (Cant. 4:14). It was one of the ingredients in the perfume of the sanctuary (Ex. 30:34), and was used as an accompaniment of the meat-offering (Lev. 2:1, 16; 6:15; 24:7). When burnt it emitted a fragrant odour, and hence the incense became a symbol of the Divine name (Mal. 1:11; Cant. 1:3) and an emblem of prayer (Ps. 141:2; Luke 1:10; Rev. 5:8; 8:3). This frankincense, or olibanum, used by the Jews in the temple services is not to be confounded with the frankincense of modern commerce, which is an exudation of the Norway spruce fir, the Pinus abies. It was probably a resin from the Indian tree known to botanists by the name of Boswellia serrata or thurifera, which grows to the height of forty feet.
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Frankincense
a vegetable resin, brittle, glittering, and of a bitter taste, used for the purpose of sacrificial fumigation. (Exodus 30:34-36) It was called frank because of the freeness with which, when burned, it gives forth its odor. It burns for a long time, with a steady flame. It is obtained by successive incisions in the bark of a tree called Arbor thuris . The first incision yields the purest and whitest resin, while the product of the after incisions is spotted with yellow, and loses its whiteness altogether as it becomes old. The Hebrews imported their frankincense from Arabia, (Isaiah 60:6; Jeremiah 6:20) and more particularly from Saba; but it is remarkable that at present the Arabian libanum or olibanum is a very inferior kind, and that the finest frankincense imported into Turkey comes through Arabia from the islands of the Indian Archipelago. There can be little doubt that the tree which produces the Indian frankincense is the Boswellia serrata of Roxburgh, or Boswellia thurifera of Colebrooke, and bears some resemblance when young to the mountain ash. It grows to be forty feet high.
a vegetable resin, brittle, glittering, and of a bitter taste, used for the purpose of sacrificial fumigation. (Exodus 30:34-36) It was called frank because of the freeness with which, when burned, it gives forth its odor. It burns for a long time, with a steady flame. It is obtained by successive incisions in the bark of a tree called Arbor thuris . The first incision yields the purest and whitest resin, while the product of the after incisions is spotted with yellow, and loses its whiteness altogether as it becomes old. The Hebrews imported their frankincense from Arabia, (Isaiah 60:6; Jeremiah 6:20) and more particularly from Saba; but it is remarkable that at present the Arabian libanum or olibanum is a very inferior kind, and that the finest frankincense imported into Turkey comes through Arabia from the islands of the Indian Archipelago. There can be little doubt that the tree which produces the Indian frankincense is the Boswellia serrata of Roxburgh, or Boswellia thurifera of Colebrooke, and bears some resemblance when young to the mountain ash. It grows to be forty feet high.
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Labana
the moon; whiteness; frankincense
the moon; whiteness; frankincense
Frankincense Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Aromatherapy Glossary |
Frankincense
Boswellia Carterri
Boswellia Carterri
Frankincense Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Frankincense
Frankincense or olibanum (Arabic,لبٌان ,Lubban) is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, particularly Boswellia sacra (syn. B. carteri, B. thurifera) (Burseraceae). It is used in incense as well as in perfumes.
Frankincense is tapped from the very scraggly but hardy Boswellia tree through slashing the bark and allowing the exuded resins to bleed out and harden. These hardened resins are called tears. There are numerous species and varieties of frankincense trees, each producing a slightly different type of resin. Differences in soil and climate create even more diversity in the resin, even within the same species. These trees are also considered unusual for their ability to grow in environments so unforgiving that the trees sometimes grow directly out of solid stone, which the tree attaches to by means of a sucker-like appendage. The deep roots and its sucker like appendage prevent the tree from being torn away from the stone during the violent storms that frequent this region; the tears from these hardy survivors are considered superior due to their more fragrant aroma. The aroma from these tears are more valuable for their presumed healing abilities and are also said to have superior qualities for religious ritual. Tapping is done 2 to 3 times a year with the final taps producing the best tears due to their higher aromatic terpene, sesquiterpene and diterpene content. High quality resin can be visually discerned through its level of opacity. Omani frankincense is said to be the best in the world, although quality resin is also produced in Yemen, and along the north coast of Somalia. Recent studies have indicated that frankincense tree populations are declining due to over-exploitation. Heavily tapped trees have been found to produce seeds that germinate at only 16% while seeds of trees that had not been tapped germinate at more than 80%.
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