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elixir

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/eˈliksiɾ/e·li·xir

Definition

1

A medicinal liquid preparation, usually aromatic and sweetened, containing active substances dissolved in alcohol and water.

Usage examples

The pharmacist prepared an elixir for the cough.
In the Middle Ages, the elixir of eternal life was sought after.

Common combinations

cough elixirelixir of lifebalsamic elixir