Thesaurus: censer

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1. n. A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned.
2. n. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
3. A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned. Note: The ecclesiastical censer is usually cup-shaped, has a cover pierced with holes, and is hung by chains. The censer bearer swings it to quicken the combustion. Her thoughts are like the fume of frankincense Which from a golden censer forth doth rise. Spenser.
4. n:100 n. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)