encens

Middle English

/ɛnˈsɛns/

noun
Definitions
  • incense
  • smoke (especially from incense)

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French encens (sweet-smelling substance) derived from Latin incēnsum.

Origin

Latin

incēnsum

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