What is another word for thurifer?

Pronunciation: [θjˈʊɹɪfə] (IPA)

The word "thurifer" refers to a person who carries a censer or a vessel used for burning incense in religious ceremonies. There are several synonyms for this word which include censer-bearer, thurible bearer, incense bearer, and perfumer. These words all describe a person who performs the task of carrying a vessel filled with incense as a part of a religious ritual. The word "thurifer" has been used for centuries and has its origins in the Latin word "thuribulum" which means to burn incense. Other words that are commonly associated with this term include "sacristan" and "acolyte," both of which are individuals who perform various responsibilities during religious services.

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What are the hypernyms for Thurifer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Thurifer?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for thurifer (as nouns)

Usage examples for Thurifer

While Father Maximin, vested in a copy of milky white, woven with a cross in orange yellow, placed the Host in the monstrance, the thurifer put down the censer, on the coals of which melted tears of real incense.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
Naught can discourage thee, O thurifer Of gladness to the else benighted face Of the misfeatured earth; fit minister Of Him whose love illumines every place, Who pours His mercy forth without demur Over the sins and sorrows of our race.
"Sonnets and Other Verse"
W. M. MacKeracher
The Sun, a contrite thurifer After his garish days, Through lessening arch, a wavy blur, His burnish'd censer sways.
"Sonnets and Other Verse"
W. M. MacKeracher

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