essential oil
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.49 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A volatile oil, used to make perfumes and flavorings, especially one having the characteristic odor of the plant from which it is obtained.
Example Sentences
- "The odours of many flowers so delightful to our sense of smell, as well as the disagreeable scents of others, are owing to the exhalation of their essential oils."
- "The use of essential oils – aromatic substances derived from plants – has been around for centuries, and studies suggest certain oils offer minor benefits to sleep (lavender) or headaches (peppermint)."