coulis vs essence

coulis

noun
  • A thick sauce made with pureed vegetable or fruit and often used as a garnish. 

essence

noun
  • An extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter used for flavouring, or as a restorative. 

  • Constituent substance. 

  • The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process. 

  • A being; especially, a purely spiritual being. 

  • The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory. 

  • The inherent nature of a thing or idea. 

  • A significant feature of something. 

  • Fragrance, a perfume. 

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