Thurible

Pronunciation: /ˈθjʊrɪbəl/

Definitions of thurible

noun a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during worship services

Example Sentences

A1 The thurible swung back and forth, releasing fragrant incense into the air.

A2 During the church service, the priest carried a thurible as he walked down the aisle.

B1 The thurible used in the ceremony was made of silver and intricately designed.

B2 The thurible was passed from one acolyte to another, each taking turns swinging it.

C1 The thurible was a sacred object used in religious rituals to symbolize purification and prayer.

C2 The thurible was an integral part of the elaborate incense ceremony performed by the clergy.

Examples of thurible in a Sentence

formal During the religious ceremony, the priest swung the thurible filled with incense.

informal I love the smell of the incense coming from the thurible at church.

slang The thurible at the temple is lit, man.

figurative Her words were like the smoke from a thurible, filling the room with a sense of mystery.

Grammatical Forms of thurible

• past tense: thuribled
• plural: thuribles
• comparative: more thurible
• superlative: most thurible
• present tense: thuribles
• future tense: will thurible
• perfect tense: have thuribled
• continuous tense: is thuribling
• singular: thurible
• positive degree: thurible
• infinitive: to thurible
• gerund: thuribling
• participle: thuribled

Origin and Evolution of thurible

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'thurible' originates from the Latin word 'thuribulum', which means a censer or incense burner.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'thurible' has retained its original meaning of a censer used for burning incense in religious ceremonies.