Etymology of arabic words: the word الإكسير
(Al-Ikseer) which means elixir, the so called philosopher's stone, is probably of Greek origin. The greek word is ξήριον (xirion) , derives from the ancient word ξηρός (xeros) ,which means dry, and refered initially to a special powder for the healing of wounds
In use there are the following expressions : Elixir of life. Elixir of love.
In Turkish they use iksir and elixir.
(Al-Ikseer) which means elixir, the so called philosopher's stone, is probably of Greek origin. The greek word is ξήριον (xirion) , derives from the ancient word ξηρός (xeros) ,which means dry, and refered initially to a special powder for the healing of wounds
In use there are the following expressions : Elixir of life. Elixir of love.
In Turkish they use iksir and elixir.
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