thurible Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
    censer.

WordNet

Thu"ri*ble noun
Etymology
L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus, thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. a sacrifice, an offering, from to sacrifice.
Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913