censer

/'sensə/

Thân thiện

The priest swings the censer during the ceremony.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A container for burning incense: A vessel, often made of metal or ceramic, designed to hold burning incense. It typically has a perforated lid to allow the aromatic smoke to escape.
   • A ritual object: Specifically, a censer is often used in religious ceremonies, where it may be swung on a chain to disperse the incense smoke as part of a ritual.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The priest filled the censer with fragrant incense before the procession.
  • A beautiful silver censer stood on the altar, its smoke curling towards the ceiling.

Advanced Usage

• "To swing/cense with a censer": The act of using a censer in a ritualistic manner, often by swinging it on chains to spread the incense smoke over people or objects.
  • The deacon will cense the congregation with the thurible. (Note: 'Thurible' is a synonym for censer, specifically in Christian contexts).

Variants and Related Words

• Thurible (n): A specific type of censer, typically used in Christian liturgical ceremonies, hung from chains.
• Incense burner (n): A more general term for any vessel used to burn incense, which may not be designed for swinging.

Synonyms

• Incense burner: A container for burning incense.
• Thurible: A censer used in Christian worship.

Related Phrases

• To offer incense: To perform the act of burning incense, often using a censer.
  • The monks took turns to offer incense at the shrine.

Related Idioms

(This word is highly specific and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is primarily literal and ritualistic.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• thurible