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elixir Definition

elix·ir (i lik′sər)

noun

  1. 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
  2. Rare the quintessence; underlying principle
  3. a supposed remedy for all ailments; panacea
  4. Pharmacy a sweetened, aromatic solution used as a vehicle for a medicine or alcohol, or as a nonmedicated flavoring

Etymology: ME < ML < Ar al-iksīr < al, the + iksīr, philosopher's stone, prob. < Gr xērion, powder for drying wounds < xēros, dry: see xero-

elixir Synonyms

elixir

n.

balm, compound, tincture, panacea; see potion.

elixir Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • immortality: The white Haoma juice prepared by him will be an elixir of immortality that will banish death forever from the world.
  • sort: Of a series elixir of sorts they're going to.
  • youth: For the love of God somebody find the elixir of youth!
  • life: Elixir of life just doesn't happen in a gigantic paper cup.

Converse of object

  • make: Now the friends have to make a new elixir to dispel the first one!
  • find: For the love of God somebody find the elixir of youth!
  • create: The bee signifies life that comes from death, the dark of the hive creating the golden elixir of life.
  • have: The company has elixir of sorts caused a lot.
  • take: Has he been taking the elixir of life by any chance?
  • use: Selectively using equity elixir of sorts the business to sorry governor that's.

Adjective modifier

  • magic: They are not a magic elixir that will turn all relations into positive ones.
  • magical: Although there are no magical elixirs, the news wires are, unfortunately, littered with stories about the dark underside of man.
  • herbal: And drink Gan Bei tonics ( 21 ), the herbal elixirs that Gwyneth Paltrow swears by.
  • medicinal: Snow Quartz crystals have been used since ancient times as powerful healing objects and meditation tools, and to make medicinal elixirs.
  • new: Now the friends have to make a new elixir to dispel the first one!
  • versatile: If you start with a good compost you'll have a versatile elixir for all your garden needs.

Noun used with modifier

  • mg/5: Phenobarbital 15 mg/5 ml elixir: It is best not to dilute the liquid.
  • ml: Phenobarbital 15 mg/5 ml elixir: It is best not to dilute the liquid.
  • gem: We also sell rare crystals, minerals, and gems and gem elixirs and jewelry made from such stones.
  • miracle: No one can suppose that going tabloid is some miracle elixir.