elixir

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˈlik-sər\
- /ɪˈlɪk.sɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˈlik-sər\

Definitions of elixir word

noun elixir A magical or medicinal potion. 1
noun elixir medicinal drink 1
noun elixir cure-all, universal remedy 1
countable noun elixir An elixir is a liquid that is considered to have magical powers. 0
noun elixir an alchemical preparation supposed to be capable of prolonging life indefinitely (elixir of life) or of transmuting base metals into gold 0
noun elixir anything that purports to be a sovereign remedy; panacea 0

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Parts of speech for Elixir

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elixir popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for elixir

noun elixir

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tincture — Pharmacology. a solution of alcohol or of alcohol and water, containing animal, vegetable, or chemical drugs.
solution — the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.
tonic — a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses.
preparation — a proceeding, measure, or provision by which one prepares for something: preparations for a journey.

All 15 Synonyms of elixir