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Meaning Of Quintessence
n.
The fifth or last and highest essence or power in a
natural body. See Ferment oils, under Ferment.
n.
Hence: An extract from anything, containing its
rarest virtue, or most subtle and essential constituent in a small
quantity; pure or concentrated essence.
v. t.
To distil or extract as a quintessence; to reduce
to a quintessence.