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

Latin

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈtʰuː.ris/, [ˈt̪ʰuːrɪs̠]

(modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈtu.ris/, [ˈt̪uːris]

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	—	—

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