incense tree

noun

1. any of various trees, as Boswellia carteri or those of the genus Protium, yielding an aromatic gum resin that is burned as incense.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incense tree¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

The “incense tree” of America is the Icica guianensis, and the “incense wood” of the same continent I. heptaphylla.

From Project Gutenberg

Here the incense tree (of which you see a small branch in the picture) grows.

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