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thuris
thuris
English
Alternative forms
Noun
thuris (uncountable)
- (uncountable) Frankincense obtained from conifers such as the Norway spruce, or long-leaved pine.
Related terms
- gum thus
- thurible
See also
Latin
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈtʰuː.ris/, [ˈtʰuː.rɪs]
Noun
thūris
- genitive singular of thūs
Old Saxon
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *þurisaz. Cognate with Old High German duris (“demon”), Old English þyrs (“monster, demon, giant”), Old Norse þurs (“giant”).
Noun
thuris m
Declension
Declension of thuris (strong a-stem)
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | thuris | thurisos |
| accusative | thuris | thurisos |
| genitive | thurises | thurisō |
| dative | thurise | thurisum |
| instrumental | — | — |