Evanescence Definition & Meaning

evanescence
noun
  1. the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight; "the evanescence of the morning mist"

"Evanescence" in song lyrics

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  • "farther away lyrics by evanescence"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hello lyrics evanescence"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gabriel and dresden hello evanescence"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "evanescence"

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