Definitions
Aromatic substance burned for its fragrance.
Word origin
From Middle English encens, from Old French encens (“sweet-smelling substance”) from Late Latin incensum (“burnt incense”, literally “something burnt”), neuter past participle of incendō (“to set on fire”). Compare incendiary. Doublet of incienso. Displaced native Old English rēcels.
Used in a sentence
“Twelve Trojan princes wait on thee, and labour to incense / Thy glorious heap of funeral.”
“I think it would incense him to learn the truth.”
“His Grace the Duke of Wellington was incensed greatly, and as badge of dishonor ordered that a strip of cherry colored ribbon be sewed on their trowser seams.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Aromatic smoke”7 letters
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