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incense in Malay

dupa

/ˈɪnsɛn(t)s/

incense in Malay: dupa, kemenyan, setanggi. In English, incense means biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.

Malay words for incense

material burnt for fragrant smoke
dupa, kemenyan, setanggi

English meaning of incense

  1. noun Biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.
  2. noun The fragrant smoke released by burning incense (sense 1).
  3. noun Homage; adulation.
  4. verb To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.

Full definition of incense

incense in a sentence

  • I think it would incense him to learn the truth.

Synonyms of incense

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Questions about incense in Malay

What is the meaning of incense in Malay?
Incense in Malay is dupa, kemenyan, setanggi.
Apakah maksud incense dalam bahasa Melayu?
Incense: dupa, kemenyan, setanggi.
What does incense mean in English?
Incense means biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.

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