Quintessence
01
kvintessens, ren essens
the most refined and concentrated form of a particular substance or quality
Exempel
The artisan chocolate bar embodies the quintessence of cacao's bitter‐sweet depth.
Exempel
The tiny coastal village became the quintessence of seaside charm after the renovation.
Den lilla kustbyn blev kvintessensen av kustens charm efter renoveringen.
03
kvintessens, femte elementet
(in medieval and classical philosophy) the fifth and highest element believed to fill the heavens and compose celestial bodies, beyond earth, water, air, and fire
Exempel
In the illuminated manuscript, angels hovered on wings of golden quintessence.
I den illuminerade handskriften svävade änglarna på vingar av gyllene kvintessens.
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