Both Uses of
essence
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- Madam Pomfrey says he'll have to stay here a week or so … keep taking essence of rue …."†
Chpt 19
- "Essence of Insanity?" suggested Ron, as Harry swung his cloak over his shoulders.†
Chpt 22 *
Definition:
-
(essence) the defining or most important quality of something
or:
a extract that concentrates important qualities of something such as smell or taste