thymiaterion
noun
thy·mi·a·te·ri·on
\ˌthīmēəˈtirēən\
Definition of thymiaterion
-s
: a vessel for burning incense especially as used by the ancient Greeks
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Origin and Etymology of thymiaterion
Greek thymiatērion, from thymian to smoke, burn incense, from (assumed) Greek thymos smoke (whence Greek thymos spirit) — more at fume
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