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`elix·ir
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`noun \i-(cid:590)lik-s(cid:650)r\
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`Definition of ELIXIR
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`a (1): a substance held capable of changing base metals into
`gold (2): a substance held capable of prolonging life
`indefinitely
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`b (1): CURE-ALL (2): a medicinal concoction
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`: a sweetened liquid usually containing alcohol that is used in
`medication either for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring
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`: the essential principle
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`Examples of ELIXIR
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`<warned that casino gambling would not be an elixir for all
`of the region's economic woes>
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`Origin of ELIXIR
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`Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-iks(cid:349)r the
`elixir, from al the + iks(cid:349)r elixir, probably from Greek x(cid:331)rion
`desiccative powder, from x(cid:331)ros dry
`First Known Use: 14th century
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`Related to ELIXIR
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`Synonyms
`catholicon, cure–all, nostrum, panacea, theriac
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`Related Words
`magic bullet, silver bullet; corrective, cure, remedy;
`miracle drug, wonder drug
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`Other Pharmacology Terms
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`anodyne, cathartic, emetic, emollient, liniment, paregoric,
`poultice, purgative, soporific, spectrum
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`elix·ir noun \i-(cid:590)lik-s(cid:650)r\
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`Medical Definition of ELIXIR
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`: a sweetened liquid usually containing alcohol that is used in
`medication either for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring
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`"Kindness is an elixir." from http://brooks-palmer.blogspot.com/.
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`Jeffrey Bowser · Three Rivers Com-Tech
`reading a novel by hilary duff: Elixir.
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`Kim Hurles Pickard · Writer at Jefferson Gazette
`I always tell my kids, "Water is the elixir of life", because it is so good
`for us. Kind of wanted to see if "elixir" would be the most correct
`word to express my meaning.
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