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joss stick
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joss sticknoun
a slender stick of incense burned before a joss by the Chinese
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joss sticknoun
A kind of incense burned before a Chinese idol.
Etymology: From joss + stick.
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joss stick
Incense is aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. The term is used for either the material or the aroma. Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremony. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent.Incense is composed of aromatic plant materials, often combined with essential oils. The forms taken by incense differ with the underlying culture, and have changed with advances in technology and increasing number of uses.Incense can generally be separated into two main types: "indirect-burning" and "direct-burning". Indirect-burning incense (or "non-combustible incense") is not capable of burning on its own, and requires a separate heat source. Direct-burning incense (or "combustible incense") is lit directly by a flame and then fanned or blown out, leaving a glowing ember that smoulders and releases a smoky fragrance. Direct-burning incense is either a paste formed around a bamboo stick, or a paste that is extruded into a stick or cone shape.
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joss stick
A joss stick is a thin stick or piece of incense that is burnt as part of a religious ceremony, particularly in Asian cultures such as Hinduism, Buddhism, or Taoism. The term is derived from the Latin 'deus', meaning god, and the Javanese 'jus', meaning stick. The smoke from the joss stick is believed to have purifying properties or to be an offering to deities.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of joss stick in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of joss stick in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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