Emily Dickinson Lexicon

incense, n. [OFr encens < L. 'that which is set on fire'.]

1. Frankincense; olibanum; [fig.] blossom; sweet-smelling field flower; bloom on a snowdrop plant.
2. Fragrance; sweet odor; smoke from a perfumed substance; [fig.] prayer; praise; offering for deity in a temple.