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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

thuris

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
thuris
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Frankincense obtained from conifers such as the Norway spruce, or long-leaved pine.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θύος (thúos, “burnt sacrifice”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

thus (alternative) tus (alternative)

Phrases

gum thus

Frequently Paired Words

gum thus thurible frankincense olibanum

Questions

What does thuris mean?
Frankincense obtained from conifers such as the Norway spruce, or long-leaved pine.
Where does thuris come from?
From Ancient Greek θύος (thúos, “burnt sacrifice”).

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