Elixir Definition
ĭ-lĭksər
elixirs
noun
elixirs
A substance sought by medieval alchemists because it was thought to have the power to change base metals into gold or (in full elixir of life) to prolong life indefinitely.
Webster's New World
A sweetened, aromatic solution used as a vehicle for a medicine or alcohol, or as a nonmedicated flavoring.
Webster's New World
The quintessence; underlying principle.
Webster's New World
A supposed remedy for all ailments; panacea.
Webster's New World
A substance or medicine believed to have the power to cure all ills.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Elixir
Noun
Singular:
elixir
Plural:
elixirsOrigin of Elixir
Middle English a substance of transmutative properties from Old French elissir from Medieval Latin elixir from Arabic al-’iksīr al the ’iksīr elixir (probably from Greek xērion desiccative powder) (from xēros dry)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Medieval Latin elixir, from Arabic الإكسير (al-’iksīr), from Ancient Greek ξήριον (ksērion, “medicinal powder”), from ξηρός (ksēros, “dry”).
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