\Thu"ri*ble\, n. [L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus,
thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. ? a
sacrifice, an offering, from ? 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.