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Essence

From the English word essence, meaning scent or fundamental quality.

Meaning and origin

Essence is a modern English name derived directly from the English word essence, which can mean either odour and scent or the fundamental quality of something.

How to pronounce Essence

English (US)ES-ens /ˈɛsəns/

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