"unessentials" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} unessentials pl (plural only)
  1. Things that are not essential. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: unnecessaries Related terms: unessential
    Sense id: en-unessentials-en-noun-am0Cpp1o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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