virak

Danish

Etymology

From Middle Low German wirok. Compare German Weihrauch (“frankincense”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /viːrak/, [ˈviːʁɑɡ̊]

Noun

virak c (singular definite virakken, not used in plural form)

1. (dated) frankincense, olibanum
2. homage (demonstration of respect)
3. fuss (excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something)

Further reading

• “virak” in Den Danske Ordbog
• virak on the Danish Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^da