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frankincense Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia native to the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa, burned as incense in religious rites and used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
Usage Example
"The ancient temple was filled with the warm, woody fragrance of burning olibanum."
Strongest
olibanum
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frankincense. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frankincense