Frankincense (Noun)
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- In ancient Egypt, frankincense was used extensively in rituals of worship and as an offering to the gods.
- The fragrance of frankincense filled the temple as the priest performed the sacred ceremony.
- A valuable trade route was established across the deserts to transport frankincense from its source in Arabia to the distant lands of Greece and Rome.
- The Roman Empire used massive amounts of frankincense for fumigation purposes in public bathhouses and temples.
- As a valuable luxury item, frankincense was often given as a precious gift to royal dignitaries and kings throughout history.