Elixir
Pronunciation : E*lix"ir
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. ?lixir, Sp. elixir, Ar. eliksir the philosopher's stone, prob. from Gr. ksha to burn.]
Definition : 1. (Med.)
Defn: A tincture with more than one base; a compound tincture or medicine, composed of various substances, held in solution by alcohol in some form.
2. (Alchemy)
Defn: An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold; also, one for producing life indefinitely; as, elixir vit?, or the elixir of life.
3. The refined spirit; the quintessence. The . . . elixir of worldly delights. South.
4. Any cordial or substance which invigorates. The grand elixir, to support the spirits of human nature. Addison.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913