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Elixir E*lix"ir, n. [ elixir, Sp. elixir, Ar. eliks=ir the philosopher s stone, prob. from Gr. ? dry, (hence
probably) a dry powder; cf. Skr. ksh[=a] to burn.]
1. (Med.) A tincture with more than one base; a compound
tincture or medicine, composed of various substances, held
in solution by alcohol in some form.
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2. (Alchemy) An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold; also, one for producing life
indefinitely; as, elixir vit[ae], or the elixir of life.
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3. The refined spirit; the quintessence. [1913 Webster]

The . . . elixir of worldly delights. --South. [1913 Webster]

4. Any cordial or substance which invigorates. [1913 Webster]

The grand elixir, to support the spirits of human nature. --Addison.
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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English


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