essence, n.
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the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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center centre core essence gist heart heart and soul inwardness kernel marrow meat nitty-gritty nub pith substance sum
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"the gist of the prosecutor's argument""the heart and soul of the Republican Party"
"the nub of the story"
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a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
essence perfume
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cologne, cologne water, eau de cologne
patchouli, patchouly, pachouli
perfumery
potpourri
rose water
toilet water, eau de toilette
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the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
burden core effect essence gist
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any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
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