Frankincense (redirected from Franckincense)

frankincense: see incense-tree.

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frankincense

Fragrant gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia (family Burseraceae), particularly several varieties found in Somalia, Yemen, and Oman. This important incense resin was used in ancient times in religious rites and in embalming. It constituted part of the Jewish incense of the sanctuary and is frequently mentioned in the Pentateuch; it was one of the gifts of the magi to the infant Jesus. It is used today in incense and fumigants and as a fixative in perfumes.

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frankincense

an aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the burseraceous genus Boswellia, which occur in Asia and Africa

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frankincense [′fraŋk·ən‚sens]

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olibanum

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Frankincense 

(also olibanum), an aromatic resin extracted by tapping the bark of Boswellia carterii (family Burseraceae) of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Frankincense crumbles into small yellowish lumps upon hardening; its constituents include gum, essential oils, and bitters. It is partially soluble in water and organic solvents and sublimates upon heating. Frankincense is used as an incense in religious ceremonies.