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Philosopher's stone — Stone Stone, n. [OE. ston, stan, AS. st[=a]n; akin to OS. & OFries. st[=e]n, D. steen, G. stein, Icel. steinn, Sw. sten, Dan. steen, Goth. stains, Russ. stiena a wall, Gr. ?, ?, a pebble. [root]167. Cf. {Steen}.] 1. Concreted earthy or mineral… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Philosopher's stone — Philosopher Phi*los o*pher, n. [OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus, Gr. ?; ? loving + ? wise. Cf. {Philosophy}.] 1. One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy. [1913 Webster] Then certain philosophers of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
philosopher's stone — ► NOUN ▪ a mythical substance supposed to change any metal into gold or silver … English terms dictionary
Philosopher's stone — The philosopher s stone ( la. lapis philosophorum; Greek: chrysopoeia ) is a legendary substance, supposedly capable of turning inexpensive metals into gold; it was also sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and… … Wikipedia
philosopher's stone — noun hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold • Syn: ↑philosophers stone, ↑elixir • Hypernyms: ↑substance * * * noun [singular] : an imaginary substance that people in the past believed… … Useful english dictionary
Philosopher's stone (disambiguation) — The term philosopher s stone may refer to:* Philosopher s stone, the medieval term for the alchemical secret of converting lead into gold * Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone , a fiction novel ** Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone… … Wikipedia
philosopher's stone — noun Date: 14th century an imaginary stone, substance, or chemical preparation believed to have the power of transmuting baser metals into gold and sought by alchemists; broadly an elusive or imaginary key to success called also philosophers… … New Collegiate Dictionary
philosopher's stone — phi.losopher s stone n [singular] an imaginary substance that was thought in the past to have the power to change any other metal into gold … Dictionary of contemporary English
philosopher's stone, the — phi,losopher s stone, the noun an imaginary substance that people in the past believed could change any other metal into gold … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
philosopher's stone — noun A substance able to turn base metals into gold or silver, usually by means of the application and distillation of another substance, usually mercury; also sometimes claimed to give immortality … Wiktionary
