C2 noun #93,249 most common

elixir

UK /-ɪə(ɹ)/ | US /-ɪə(ɹ)/

A liquid which converts lead to gold.

elixir in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A liquid which converts lead to gold.
  • (noun) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
  • (noun) (by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A liquid which converts lead to gold.
  2. 2
    noun A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
  3. 3
    noun (by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
  4. 4
    noun 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.
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