An elixir is a liquid that is considered to have magical powers.
[literary]
...the elixir of life. [+ of]
More Synonyms of elixir
elixir in British English
(ɪˈlɪksə)
noun
1.
an alchemical preparation supposed to be capable of prolonging life indefinitely (elixir of life) or of transmuting base metals into gold
2.
anything that purports to be a sovereign remedy; panacea
3.
an underlying principle; quintessence
4.
a liquid containing a medicinal drug with syrup, glycerine, or alcohol added to mask its unpleasant taste
Word origin
C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al iksīr the elixir, probably from Greek xērion powder used for drying wounds, from xēros dry
elixir in American English
(ɪˈlɪksər)
noun
1.
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
2. Rare
the quintessence; underlying principle
3.
a supposed remedy for all ailments; panacea
4. Pharmacy
a sweetened, aromatic solution used as a vehicle for a medicine or alcohol, or as a nonmedicated flavoring
Word origin
ME < ML < Ar al-iksīr < al, the + iksīr, philosopher's stone, prob. < Gr xērion, powder for drying wounds < xēros, dry: see xero-
elixir in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(ɪlɪksər)
Word forms: (regular plural) elixirs
noun
(Pharmaceutical: Drugs)
An elixir is a liquid containing a medicinal drug with syrup, glycerine, or alcohol added tomask 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.
An elixir is a liquid containing a medicinal drug with syrup, glycerine, or alcohol added tomask its unpleasant taste.
Examples of 'elixir' in a sentence
elixir
The elixir of life felt cold when it went into my body.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He was a megalomaniac who became obsessed with finding an elixir that would give him eternal life.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It's like the magic elixir of life.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The elixir of life is not far away, but why would you take it?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Make the lemon pesto by combining the pesto, lemon zest and juice with the remaining golden elixir in a bowl.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is the magic elixir.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Well wouldn't you be if you'd just discovered the elixir of youth?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Listen to the people in the motor trade and you'd think they've discovered the elixir of the forecourt.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Did the magic elixir taste really special, and would it raise their IQ too?
The Sun (2013)
1 (noun)
Definition
an imaginary substance that is supposed to be capable of prolonging life and changing base metals into gold
a magical elixir of eternal youth
Synonyms
panacea
Foreign aid shouldn't always be a panacea for natural disasters; long-term preventative measures must be developed
cure-all
He was the first physician to use leeches as a cure-all.
nostrum
Supermarket shelves are lined with nostrums claiming to alleviate flu symptoms.
sovereign remedy
2 (noun)
Definition
a liquid medicine mixed with syrup
For severe teething pains, try an infant paracetamol elixir.
Synonyms
syrup
essence
Add a few drops of vanilla essence.
solution
concentrate
mixture
extract
fragrances taken from plant extracts
potion
Socrates killed himself by drinking a potion containing hemlock seeds.
distillation
a distillation of the blooms of the Cananga Odorata tree
tincture
a few drops of tincture of iodine
distillate
3 (noun)
Synonyms
quintessence
the quintessence of civilized culture
principle
pith
Additional synonyms
in the sense of cure-all
Definition
something supposed to cure all ailments or problems
He was the first physician to use leeches as a cure-all.
Synonyms
panacea,
elixir,
nostrum,
elixir vitae,
catholicon
in the sense of distillation
Definition
a concentrated essence
a distillation of the blooms of the Cananga Odorata tree