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frankincenseResin of various African and Asian trees, burned as incense. Costly in ancient times, it is traditionally believed to be one of the three gifts brought by the Magi to the infant Jesus. (Genus Boswellia, family Burseraceae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A CROW caught in a snare prayed to Apollo to release him, making a vow to offer some frankincense at his shrine. The Turks use it in cooking, and also carry it to Mecca, for the same purpose that frankincense is carried to St. makes itself a nest of frankincense, and myrrh, and other spices, |
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