Essence
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
Framework senses
- §1
- a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
- §2
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- §3
- the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- §4
- any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted