What is another word for joss?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒs] (IPA)

Joss, also known as incense, is an important element in many religious and cultural traditions. However, there are several synonyms for joss that people use depending on their language and cultural context. For example, in Hinduism, the term "agarbatti" is used to refer to incense sticks, while in Buddhism "senko" is a common term. Other synonyms for joss include "dhoop," "fumigation," "perfume," and "smoke offering." Regardless of the term used, incense has been used for centuries to purify the air, enhance spirituality, and evoke a sense of calm and serenity.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Proper noun, singular
      Jos.
  • Independent

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Usage examples for Joss

It ought to be smelling of musk or pastilles or joss-sticks.
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke
And whereon the pier-company's sordid commercialism had suggested the construction of a Chinese joss-house, or Indian bungalow-our description is a random one-that lent itself, or was lent by the company, at really an almost nominal figure, for entertainments in the afternoon all through the season.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
No odor of peaches lingered about the room, for Miss Lawton had lighted a handful of joss-sticks in a vase upon the mantel earlier in the evening, and their pungent perfume filled the air.
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander

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