What does Frankincense mean?

ኢታን/ኢታን (Itan) - frankincense For example: "Burn itan (Burn frankincense)"

Where does the slang word Frankincense come from?

Frankincense is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Frankincense

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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ኢታን/ኢታን (Itan) - frankincense

"Burn itan (Burn frankincense)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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