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1.nounThe inherent nature of a thing or idea.
2.nounThe true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
3.nounConstituent substance.
4.nounA being; especially, a purely spiritual being.
5.nounA significant feature of something.
6.nounThe concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process."essence of Jojoba"
7.nounAn extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter used for flavouring."vanilla essence"
8.nounFragrance, a perfume.