thuris

English

From Ancient Greek θύος (thúos, “burnt sacrifice”).

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thuris (uncountable)

(uncountable) Frankincense obtained from conifers such as the Norway spruce, or long-leaved pine.

thūris

From Proto-Germanic *þurisaz. Cognate with Old High German duris (“demon”), Old English þyrs (“monster, demon, giant”), Old Norse þurs (“giant”).

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