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elixir
elixir
/ɪˈlɪksɝ/
noun
A substance believed to cure all ills
(
elixir
)
a substance believed to cure all ills
Many have searched for the mythical elixir of life, hoping to achieve immortality.
Many have searched for the mythical elixir of life, hoping to achieve immortality.
Hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold
(
elixir
,
philosopher's stone
,
philosophers' stone
)
hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold
A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
(
elixir
)
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
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