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The constituent elementary notions which constitute a
complex notion, and must be enumerated to define it; sometimes called
the nominal essence. |
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The constituent quality or qualities which belong to any
object, or class of objects, or on which they depend for being what
they are (distinguished as real essence); the real being, divested of
all logical accidents; that quality which constitutes or marks the true
nature of anything; distinctive character; hence, virtue or quality of
a thing, separated from its grosser parts. |
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Constituent substance. |
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A being; esp., a purely spiritual being. |
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The predominant qualities or virtues of a plant or drug,
extracted and refined from grosser matter; or, more strictly, the
solution in spirits of wine of a volatile or essential oil; as, the
essence of mint, and the like. |
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Perfume; odor; scent; or the volatile matter constituting
perfume. |
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To perfume; to scent. |
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