Frankincense (noun)

A resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, used in incense, perfumes, and traditional medicines.

Origin:

From the old french word 'franc encens', which means high quality incense.

Examples:

1. Frankincense has been used for thousands of years in religious ceremonies.
2. The smell of burning frankincense is said to promote feelings of peace and relaxation.
3. Frankincense is one of the gifts brought to the baby Jesus in the Christian tradition.
4. Frankincense is produced by making small cuts in the bark of the Boswellia tree, from which the resin is collected.
5. Frankincense is a valuable commodity and has been traded across the ancient world for many centuries.