elixir

noun

Meaning

A magical or medicinal potion believed to have the power to cure all illnesses, prolong life, or turn base metals into gold.

Examples

  • The alchemist spent his entire life searching for the fabled elixir of immortality.
  • She treated the expensive serum as if it were a miraculous elixir for her skin.

Synonyms: remedy, cure, potion, panacea