essence
- Noun. The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
- Noun. A significant feature of something.
- Noun. The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.
- Noun. Fragrance, a perfume.
- Noun. (philosophy) The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
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