joss-stick

A form of joss stick — A stick of incense, especially (Taoism, Buddhism, etc.) those burned as an offering before a Chinese shrine.

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Meanings

nounjoss-stick (plural joss-sticks)

plural joss-sticks

  1. alternativeAlternative form of joss stick.
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