Elixir
/ɪˈlɪk.sɪr/noun
A substance believed to cure all ills or extend life.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, the elixir was often sought as a universal remedy, embodying the quest for immortality and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἐλξίς (elxís)
“A magical substance or remedy”
Arabic
Arabic
الإكسير (al-iksīr)
“The philosopher's stone; a substance for transmutation and immortality”
Medieval Latin
Latin
elixir
“A medicinal potion; a cure-all”
16th Century
English
elixir
“A substance with the power to transform or heal, often linked to alchemical practices.”