philosophers stone

A form of philosopher's stone — A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

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Meanings

nounphilosophers stone (plural philosophers stones)

plural philosophers stones

  1. alternativeAlternative form of philosopher's stone.
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