thuris

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noun

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

OriginAncient Greek θύος →
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Meanings

nounthuris (uncountable)

alternative thus · alternative tus

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

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekθύος“burnt sacrifice”
  2. Englishthuris

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

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Chicago

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