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- Dictionaryelixir/ɪˈlɪksɪə/
noun
- 1. a magical or medicinal potion: "an elixir guaranteed to induce love" Similar
- 2. a particular type of medicinal solution: "a cough elixir" Similar
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ELIXIR definition: 1. a substance, usually a liquid, with a magical power to cure, improve, or preserve something: 2…. Learn more.
Miraculous, magical, and maybe a little mysterious, an elixir is a sweet substance or solution that cures the problem at hand. Elixir is a word often used with a knowing wink — a sort of overstatement of a product's effectiveness, or a decision maker's policy.
1. a (1) : a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold. (2) : a substance held capable of prolonging life indefinitely. b (1) : cure-all. (2) : a medicinal concoction. 2. : a sweetened liquid usually containing alcohol that is used in medication either for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring. 3. : the essential principle.
noun. an alchemical preparation supposed to be capable of prolonging life indefinitely ( elixir of life ) or of transmuting base metals into gold. anything that purports to be a sovereign remedy; panacea. an underlying principle; quintessence.
ELIXIR meaning: 1. a substance, usually a liquid, with a magical power to cure, improve, or preserve something: 2…. Learn more.
Definition of elixir noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An elixir is a liquid containing a medicinal drug with syrup, glycerine, or alcohol added to mask its unpleasant taste. Elixirs are pleasantly flavored, sweetened liquids intended to be taken orally. The aim of the elixir is to have a pleasant taste without changing the effect of the medicine.
1. a sweetened aromatic solution of alcohol and water containing or used as a vehicle for medicinal substances. 2. Also called elix′ir of life′. an alchemic preparation believed capable of prolonging life indefinitely.
Jun 2, 2024 · For Chinese alchemists, gold held the key to the Elixir, the Eastern equivalent of the Philosopher's Stone. ( alchemy ) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
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. Similar definitions. A sweetened, aromatic solution used as a vehicle for a medicine or alcohol, or as a nonmedicated flavoring.
