Quintessence

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Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. kwin-TES-əns  [key]

Meaning & History

This name comes from the word that can mean "a thing that is the most perfect example of its type" or, in its literal sense, "fifth essence." The word is derived from Middle French quinte essence, which is, ultimately originated from Medieval Latin quinta essentia, a combination of Latin quinta, the feminine equivalent of quintus meaning "five," and essentia meaning "essence."
Added 8/3/2015 by earthnut
Edited 8/3/2015 by m4yb3_daijirou