1 An unappealing or inferior person or thing; dud, loser: The new show's a total dog (1930s+) 2  An unattractive woman: And she was a dog (1930s+) 3  An attractive woman; fox (1960s+ Jazz musicians)  A man; fellow; guy: dirty dog/ handsome dog (1596+)
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: In Essence. In Essence is a 5-member Canadian R&B group that has had success both in Canada and USA. The groups members, Dru, Pops, Smooth, Que and Touch all met in Toronto, Ontario in 1993.
Difference Between an Essence and an Essential Oil. Put simply, essences concentrate on the vibrational energy of the plant, rather than the physical properties of an actual oil extract (as in the case of essential oils), in recognition of the strong connection between spiritual (emotional) health and physical health.