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incense meaning in Sanskrit

धूप dhūpa

/ˈɪnsɛn(t)s/

incense in Sanskrit: धूप (dhūpa). In English, incense means biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.

Sanskrit words for incense

material burnt for fragrant smoke
धूप dhūpa

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of incense in Sanskrit?
Incense in Sanskrit is धूप (dhūpa).
incense इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Incense: धूप (dhūpa).
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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