essence
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5.4
- noun
- /ˈɛsəns/
:
extracto
- It's an island rum, infused with the essence of the coconut fruit.
- concentrated essence
- a teaspoon of essence
- ginger essence
Delicate tiny cups filled with the dark essence that means Italia.
- Delicate tiny cups filled with the dark essence that means Italia.
- I use it to extract the essence out of, you know, herbs and flowers.
- That is skunk essence stink bomb.
Examples
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The most effective scent purchased from the monks proved to be an essence of jasmine.
Fiction book (1990) -
For instance, you can buy several natural essences (may rose, jasmine, orris, etc.).
Blog text (22) -
Tell me, where exactly did you get this essence from, huh?
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I go straight to the bean essence first and I apply it on my dry skin like this.
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I know this method: with only the essence of a truth, you make perfume.
Fiction book (1996) -
It's a lemon essence, and it is delightful.
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The essence of the foxglove flower will calm the heart and help it keep its rhythm.
Fiction book (1992) -
There's a bottle labeled "Essence of Dittany."
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Distillation enhances our deposit, providing the essence of restorative balsam.
Fiction book (1991) -
One pound of honey contains the concentrated essence of about 2 million flowers.
Synonyms
44
3.5
A liquid made by soaking a plant or food to get flavor
4
5.2
A dense substance made by removing water
The most important part of something put into a short form
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Etymology
The word essence for a plant extract also comes from Latin esse 'to be', because the liquid is like the plant's core 'being' captured in a small, strong drop.