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elixira magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illness or prolong life

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illness or prolong life

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlɪksər/

Korean meaning: 질병을 치료하거나 생명을 연장시킨다고 믿어지는 마법의 또는 의학적 물약

Korean pronunciation: 일**릭**서

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's chicken soup is like an elixir for any cold.
  • The bartender claimed his cocktail was an elixir of happiness.
  • Scientists continue searching for an elixir to slow aging.

elixir

NOUN

//ɪˈlɪksər//

a magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illness or prolong life

elixir concept
💡 Concept

an elderly alchemist carefully pours a glowing golden liquid from an ornate bottle into a small cup. The sick patient sitting nearby reaches out weakly with trembling hands to receive the cup. As the golden liquid swirls in the cup, it emits sparkles and magical light that illuminates both their faces. The patient's pale complexion begins to show hints of color returning as they prepare to drink. Shelves of mysterious bottles and herbs surround them in the dimly lit laboratory. Steam rises from various magical apparatus creating an atmosphere of ancient wisdom. a magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illness or prolong life

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈlɪksər/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈlɪksə/

🌳Etymology

Rootiksīr

Origin

From Arabic 'al-iksīr', which came from Greek 'xerion' meaning 'dry powder'. Medieval alchemists used this term for substances that could turn metals into gold or create immortality potions.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's chicken soup is like an elixir for any cold.

😄 Fun example

The bartender claimed his cocktail was an elixir of happiness.

Scientists continue searching for an elixir to slow aging.

😄 Fun example

Coffee is my daily elixir for surviving Monday mornings.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

potionremedytonicpanaceacure-all

Antonyms

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