An alchemical liquid "of life" believed to be capable of prolonging it
... 1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin < Arabic al iksr 
alchemical ... a liquid containing a medicinal drug with syrup, glycerine, or 
alcohol added... [DOC] [TLE] elixirs (liquid) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus [PAR] "elixirs" is a plural form of "elixir" (liquid): a sweet flavored liquid (usually 
containing a small ...