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Joss-stick

noun

/ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Meaning

a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies

She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.

incense stick, agarbatti, dhoop

extinguisher, candle snuffer

light joss-stick, burning joss-stick, temple joss-stick

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers

Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.

sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck