Synonyms for frankincense
ˈfræŋ kɪnˌsɛnsfrank·in·cense

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1. frankincensenoun

   Synonyms:
   olibanum

2. frankincensenoun

   A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

   Synonyms:
   olibanum

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1. frankincense, olibanum, gum olibanum, thusnoun

   an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation

   Synonyms:
   olibanum, gum olibanum, thus

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1. • Gum

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1. frankincensenoun

   Synonyms:
   gallipot, burgundy pitch

2. frankincensenoun

   Synonyms:
   OLIBANUM

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. frankincense

   Synonyms:
   Olibanum
   

2. frankincense

   Synonyms:
   Boswellia thurifera

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1. Patrick McGovern:

   The proposal that the cannabis was heated to release psychoactive compounds, rather than for its aroma as an incense (provided by the frankincense, in any case), is an intriguing proposition.

2. Seán O'Casey:

   The drama's altar isn't on the stage: it is candle-sticked and flowered in the box office. There is the gold, though there be no frankincense or myrrh; and the gospel for the day always The Play will Run for a Year. The Dove of Inspiration, of the desire for inspiration, has flown away from it; and on it's roof, now, the commonplace crow caws candidly.

3. Gabrielle Francis:

   Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and Boswellia-- also known as Frankincense, are good to use. They can add them to their diet but they can be found in supplement form. One I like is called Inflammatone.