n. [ L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus, thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. &unr_; a sacrifice, an offering, from &unr_; to sacrifice. ] (R. C. Ch.) A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. Fairholt. [ 1913 Webster ]