1. magical or medicinal potions believed to cure diseases or grant special powers
2. sweet flavored liquid medicines or pharmaceutical preparations
Usage: medical
3. substances or solutions believed to have transformative or curative properties
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The ancient alchemists searched for elixirs that could turn lead into gold.
• She kept several herbal elixirs in her medicine cabinet.
• The pharmacy prepared custom elixirs for pediatric patients.
• Medieval texts described elixirs of life that promised immortality.
• The cough elixir tasted terrible but worked quickly.
• Many people view exercise as one of the best elixirs for good health.
• The witch’s elixirs were said to grant magical abilities to those who drank them.