thuris
English
Alternative forms
- thus, tus
Etymology
From Ancient Greek θύος (thúos, “burnt sacrifice”)
Noun
thuris (uncountable)
- (uncountable) Frankincense obtained from conifers such as the Norway spruce, or long-leaved pine.
Related terms
- gum thus
- thurible
See also
- frankincense
- olibanum
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
- monster, demon, giant
- The runic character ᚦ (/θ/ or /ð/).
Declension
Declension of thuris (masculine a-stem)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | thuris | thurisos |
| accusative | thuris | thurisos |
| genitive | thurises | thurisō |
| dative | thurise | thurisum |
| instrumental | — | — |