Английский Этимологический словарь - elixir
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1.
~ n 1 literary a magical liquid that is supposed to cure people of illness, make them younger etc 2 something that is supposed to solve problems as if by magic (Don't imagine that lowering inflation is an elixir for all our economic ills.) ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
2.
(elixirs) An elixir is a liquid that is considered to have magical powers. (LITERARY) ...the elixir of life. N-COUNT: oft N of n ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-iksir the ~, from al the + iksir ~, probably from Greek xerion desiccative powder, from xeros dry Date: 14th century 1. a. (1) a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold (2) a substance held capable of prolonging life indefinitely b. (1) cure-all (2) a medicinal concoction 2. a sweetened liquid usually containing alcohol that is used in medication either for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring 3. the essential principle ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. 1 Alchemy a a preparation supposedly able to change metals into gold. b (in full elixir of life) a preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely. c a supposed remedy for all ills. 2 Pharm. an aromatic solution used as a medicine or flavouring. Etymology: ME f. med.L f. Arab. al-iksir f. al the + iksir prob. f. Gk xerion powder for drying wounds f. xeros dry ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1. эликсир, чудодейственный напиток; панацея elixir of life —- эликсир жизни, секрет бессмертия 2. фарм. эликсир, крепкий настой (на спирту, кислотах) 3. редк. философский камень (алхимиков) ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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