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frankincense in Latin

frankincense in Latin is libanus — frankincense means a fragrant resin from Boswellia trees, dried and burned as incense.

frankincense in Latin

libanus
noun
A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

What does "frankincense" mean?

  1. noun A fragrant resin from Boswellia trees, dried and burned as incense.
    "The temple filled with the smoky scent of frankincense."
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frankincense in a sentence

  • The temple filled with the smoky scent of frankincense.
  • Frankincense is one of the gifts the Magi bring in the Nativity story.

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What is "frankincense" in Latin?

"frankincense" in Latin is libanus. frankincense means: A fragrant resin from Boswellia trees, dried and burned as incense.

How do you use "frankincense" in a sentence?

Example: "The temple filled with the smoky scent of frankincense." In Latin, "frankincense" is libanus.

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