frankincense
noun
frank·in·cense
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌsen(t)s 
: a fragrant gum resin from trees of a genus (Boswellia of the family Burseraceae) of Somalia and southern coastal Arabia that is an important incense resin and has been used in religious rites, perfumery, and embalming
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The Sleep Mist Pillow Spray is infused with lavender, chamomile, frankincense to help quiet the mind.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
With frankincense being a key ingredient of most of its fragrances, Amouage is a patron of the Wadi Dawkah site.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Its base—a cozy thicket of amber woods and sandalwood laced with frankincense and vetiver—adds a meditative feel to the warming mix.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The primary scents are lavender, eucalyptus, and frankincense.
—WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
With frankincense being a key ingredient of most of its fragrances, Amouage is a patron of the Wadi Dawkah site.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Its base—a cozy thicket of amber woods and sandalwood laced with frankincense and vetiver—adds a meditative feel to the warming mix.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The primary scents are lavender, eucalyptus, and frankincense.
—WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Frankincense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankincense. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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frankincense
noun
frank·in·cense
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌsen(t)s
: a fragrant gum resin from African or Arabian trees that is burned as incense
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frankincense
noun
frank·in·cense
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌsen(t)s
: a fragrant gum resin from trees (genus Boswellia of the family Burseraceae) of Somalia and southern coastal Arabia that is an important incense resin and has been used in religious rites, perfumery, and embalming
called also olibanum
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