incensory

noun

in·​cen·​so·​ry

ˈinˌsen(t)s(ə)rē,

ə̇nˈs-;

ˈinsənˌsōrē

plural -es

: censer, thurible

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin incensorium, from neuter of Late Latin incensorius having burning power, from Latin incensus (past participle of incendere to kindle) + -orius -ory

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