THURIBLE

Thu″ri‐ble (?), n. [[L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus, thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. � a sacrifice, an offering, from � to sacrifice.]] (R. C. Ch.) A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; — used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. Fairholt.