Weihrauchschwenker
derNounthurible; censer (liturgical)
English translations
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thuringian incense swinger
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Gefäß, in dem Weihrauch verbrannt wird, oft in religiösen Zeremonien.
- English meaning
- Censer
- Synonym
- Rauchfass
- German example
- Der Priester schwenkte den Weihrauchschwenker.
- English example
- The priest swung the censer.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Weihrauchschwenker
- Plural Form
- die Weihrauchschwenker
Example sentences with “Weihrauchschwenker”
Der Messdiener hielt den Weihrauchschwenker fest. (The altar server held the thurible firmly.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Weihrauchschwenker' a common word?
It is a specific liturgical term. It is masculine (der) and refers to the vessel used to swing incense during religious ceremonies.