a. [f. L. thūrifer incense-bearing (see prec.) + -OUS: see -FEROUS.] That produces frankincense.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Thuriferous, that beareth or brings forth frankincense.
1727–41. Chambers, Cycl., s.v. Frankincense, These thuriferous, or incense-bearing trees.
1863. J. G. Murphy, Comm. Gen. x. 29. A thuriferous range of hills.
