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incense in Persian

عود 'ud

/ˈɪnsɛn(t)s/

incense in Persian: عود ('ud), بخور (boxur). In English, incense means biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.

Persian words for incense

material burnt for fragrant smoke
عود 'ud, بخور boxur

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 Persian

What is the meaning of incense in Persian?
Incense in Persian is عود ('ud), بخور (boxur).
معنی incense چیست؟
Incense: عود ('ud), بخور (boxur).
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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