Definitions for thurifer

thurifer thu·ri·fer

Spelling: [thoo r-uh-fer]
IPA: /ˈθʊər ə fər/

Thurifer is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 152 anagrams from letters in thurifer (efhirrtu).

Definitions for thurifer

noun

  1. a person who carries the thurible in religious ceremonies.

Origin of thurifer

1850-55; New Latin, noun use of Latin t(h)ūrifer incense-bearing, equivalent to t(h)ūr- (stem of t(h)ūs) incense + -i- -i- + -fer bearing; see -fer

Examples for thurifer

When he goes in procession he has a thurifer carried before him by the Pope's special permission.

I hope Wilson—that's our second thurifer—won't go wrong in the Magnificat.

Alexander celebrated a solemn Mass of reconciliation in St. Peters, and the king acted as thurifer.

Should the thurifer incense the Blessed Sacrament whilst Benediction is being given?

Word Value for thurifer
Scrable

14

Words with friends

14

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