ıncense

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Definition of ıncense in English English dictionary

{v} to provoke, enrage, incite, stir up

{n} a strong perfume offered to some deity

Hyphenation

in·cense

Turkish pronunciation

însens

Synonyms

aroma, balm, bouquet, burnt offering, essence, flame, frankincense, fuel, myrrh, odor, perfume, punk, redolence, scent, spice

Antonyms

calm, comfort, please

Pronunciation

/ənˈsens/ /ɪnˈsɛns/

Etymology

[ 'in-"sen(t)s ] (noun.) 13th century. Middle English encens, from Old 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.