henkiolento — meaning in English

English meaning

• essence noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

Senses

henkiolento is used for these senses in English:

• essence A being; especially, a purely spiritual being.
• spirit A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.

essence — full definition

1. noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
2. noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.

spirit — full definition

1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
5. noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.

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