English
Detailed Synonyms for elixir in English
elixir:
elixir [the ~] noun
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the elixir
– a substance believed to cure all ills 1 -
the elixir
– hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold 1the philosopher's stone; the philosophers' stone; the elixir– hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold 1 -
the 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 1