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- [sen-ser]
- /ˈsɛn sər/
- /ˈsensə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-ser]
- /ˈsɛn sər/
Definitions of censer word
- noun censer a container for burning incense, esp one swung at religious ceremonies 3
- noun censer an ornamented container in which incense is burned 3
- noun censer a container, usually covered, in which incense is burned, especially during religious services; thurible. 1
- noun censer A container in which incense is burned, typically during a religious ceremony. 1
- noun censer container for burning incense 1
- noun censer An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies. 0
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Origin of censer
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English < Anglo-French, aphetic variant of ensenser < Medieval Latin incensārium. See incense1, -er2
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Parts of speech for Censer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
censer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
censer usage trend in Literature
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- what is a censer?
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- how to use a censer?
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