elixer

Dutch

Alternative forms

• elixir

Etymology

From Medieval Latin elixir, elixerium, from Arabic اَلْإِكْسِير (al-ʔiksīr), from Ancient Greek ξηρίον (xēríon, “medicinal powder”), from ξηρός (xērós, “dry”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌeːˈlɪk.sər/

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• Hyphenation: elixer

Noun

elixer n (plural elixers, diminutive elixertje n)

1. elixir

Derived terms

• maagelixer

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [eːˈlɪk.sɛr]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [eˈlik.ser]

Verb

ēlixer

1. first-person singular present passive subjunctive of ēlixō