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elixir

Pronunciation: /ɛliˈʃiɾ/

“elixir” is a Galician word. Its 2 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to choose, elect

noun

  1. elixir

In Galician

  1. Preferir unha cousa ou persoa entre varias para un fin.
  2. Nomear para un cargo por elección.
  3. Preparado composto de diferentes substancias medicinais disoltas en alochol.
  4. Substancia con propiedades extraordinarias e até máxicas.

Etymology

Inherited from Latin eligo. Doublet of esleer. Compare Portuguese eleger and Spanish elegir.

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