An alchemical liquid "of life" believed to be capable of prolonging it
The same term, more fully elixir vitae, elixir of life, was given to the ... given to 
the substance that would indefinitely prolong lifea liquid that was believed to 
be... [DOC] [TLE] Associations to the word Elixir - Word Associations Network [PAR] Prolong  Heal  Drink  Inhale  Bottle  Pound  Pour  Taste  Purify ... (alchemy) A 
substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give ... ELIXIR OF LIFE, 
noun.