'Thurible' definitions:
Definition of 'thurible'
(from WordNet)
noun
A container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual) [syn: censer, thurible]
Definition of 'Thurible'
From: GCIDE
- Thurible \Thu"ri*ble\, n. [L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus, thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. ? a sacrifice, an offering, from ? to sacrifice.] (R. C. Ch.) A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. --Fairholt. [1913 Webster]