Definitions for essence
Overview of noun essence
The noun essence has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
(the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story")
2. essence
(any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted)
3. effect, essence, burden, core, gist
(the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work)
4. perfume, essence
(a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor)
