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elixir

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪksə, -sɪə/

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Definition of elixir

noun

1a magical or medicinal potion:an elixir guaranteed to induce love
a preparation supposedly able to change metals into gold, sought by alchemists.
(also elixir of life) a preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely: figurativehe finds world train travel something of an elixir of life

2a particular type of medicinal solution:a cough elixir

Origin:

late Middle English: via medieval Latin from Arabic al-'iksīr, from al 'the' + 'iksīr from Greek xērion 'powder for drying wounds' (from xēros 'dry')