thuribulum

/θjʊəriˈbjuːləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A thurible, especially one used in Christian liturgy, typically a metal basket or censer suspended from a chain and used for burning incense.

“The priest swung the thuribulum above the altar, filling the church with the sweet scent of incense.”

Synonyms

  • censer
  • thurible

Antonyms

  • odorless
  • unlit