Essene
nounEtymology From Ancient Greek Ἐσσηνοι (Essēnoi); earlier etymology unknown
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Historical A member of a first-century ascetic Jewish sect in ancient Palestine from the second century BCE to the second century CE. The Essenes are believed to have been the authors of the Dead Sea scrolls.
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- Essene bread, Essenian, Essenic, Essenism