🕯️Joss-stick

noun
/ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Meaning

a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies

Example Sentences

She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.

Synonyms

incense stick, agarbatti, dhoop

Antonyms

extinguisher, candle snuffer

Collocations

light joss-stick, burning joss-stick, temple joss-stick

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