ELIXIRS
Noun
elixirs
plural of elixir
Source: Wiktionary
ELIXIR
E*lix"ir, n. Etym: [F. élixir, Sp. elixir, Ar. eliksir the
philosopher's stone, prob. from Gr. ksha to burn.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: A tincture with more than one base; a compound tincture or
medicine, composed of various substances, held in solution by alcohol
in some form.
2. (Alchemy)
Definition: An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold;
also, one for producing life indefinitely; as, elixir vitæ, or the
elixir of life.
3. The refined spirit; the quintessence.
The . . . elixir of worldly delights. South.
4. Any cordial or substance which invigorates.
The grand elixir, to support the spirits of human nature. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition