transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈlik-sər ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-iksīr the elixir, from al the + iksīr elixir, probably from Greek xērion desiccative powder, from xēros dry
Date: 14th century
1.
a.
(1) : a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
(2) : a substance held capable of prolonging life indefinitely
b.
(1) : cure-all
(2) : a medicinal concoction
2. : a sweetened liquid usually containing alcohol that is used in medication either for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring
3. : the essential principle