Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - elixir
Elixir
elixir
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
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noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-iksīr the ~, from al the + iksīr ~, probably from Greek xērion desiccative powder, from xēros dry Date: 14th century 1. a. a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold, a substance held capable of prolonging life indefinitely, b. cure-all, a medicinal concoction, a sweetened liquid usually containing alcohol that is used in medication either for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring, the essential principle ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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