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philosopher's stone

philosophers' stone
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /fəˈlɑsəfərz stoʊn /
    • /fɪˈlɒsəfəz stəʊn /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /fəˈlɑsəfərz stoʊn /

Definitions of philosopher's stone words

  • noun philosopher's stone a substance sought by alchemists that would be capable of transmuting baser metals into gold or silver and of prolonging life. 1
  • noun philosopher's stone alchemical substance 1
  • noun philosopher's stone a stone or substance thought by alchemists to be capable of transmuting base metals into gold 0
  • noun philosopher's stone an imaginary substance sought for by alchemists in the belief that it would change base metals into gold or silver 0
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Origin of philosopher's stone

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400

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Parts of speech for Philosopher's stone

noun
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philosopher's stone popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for philosopher's stone

noun philosopher's stone

  • elixir — A magical or medicinal potion.
Just one Synonym for philosopher's stone

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