Word Meaning

Meaning of quintessence

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

Crossword clue for quintessence

- Most typical representation or example
- Perfect example