elixir
Elixir (noun) means a magical or legendary potion believed to cure any illness or grant eternal life. Example: “The old story tells of an elixir that could make its drinker immortal.”
How to use elixir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA magic potion that supposedly fixes everything, or (loosely) anything treated as a miracle cure.
Word forms
elixirs plural
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Etymology
From Arabic al-iksir, "the philosopher's stone," itself borrowed from an ancient Greek word for a wound-drying powder.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “elixir” mean?
The word “elixir” means a magical or legendary potion believed to cure any illness or grant eternal life. In plain terms, a magic potion that supposedly fixes everything, or (loosely) anything treated as a miracle cure.
How do you pronounce “elixir”?
“Elixir” is pronounced ih-LIHK-suh (/ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “elixir” in a sentence?
Here is “elixir” used in a sentence: “The old story tells of an elixir that could make its drinker immortal.”
What part of speech is “elixir”?
“Elixir” is a noun.
Where does the word “elixir” come from?
The word “elixir” comes from Ancient Greek. From Arabic al-iksir, "the philosopher's stone," itself borrowed from an ancient Greek word for a wound-drying powder.
How many meanings does “elixir” have?
“Elixir” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a magical or legendary potion believed to cure any illness or grant eternal life.