noun
elixir
ih-LIK-ser/ɪˈlɪksər/
A liquid believed or used to heal or restore vitality.
The golden elixir fills a medicine spoon beside the vial and healing herbs.
Etymology
The Arabic expression named the philosopher’s stone, which alchemists believed could transform metals, cure disease, or prolong life. Those supposed healing powers connect it with the later medicinal liquid or cure-all.
In context
the elixir of Life often depicted as a golden liquid held the promise of Eternal Youth and vitality it was said to cure all diseases and extend life indefinitely
More examples
- He hopes the bitter elixir will ease his cough.
- The advertisement promises elixirs that restore youthful energy.
- She measures a spoonful of the prescribed elixir.
Forms
elixir · elixirs