# frankincense

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ · frequency rank #56,757

## Definitions
1. A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

## Etymology
From Old French franc encens (“noble incense”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/frankincense