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frankincense

/ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.44 in modern English

Syllables
frank-in-cense
IPA
/ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old French franc encens (“noble incense”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

frankincenses (plural)

Phrases

Jew's frankincense

Synonyms

olibanum gum olibanum thus

Questions

How do you pronounce frankincense?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/.
What does frankincense mean?
A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.
Where does frankincense come from?
From Old French franc encens (“noble incense”).

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