kamień filozoficzny

Polish

Etymology

Literally, philosopher's stone. Calque of Latin lapis philosophōrum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈka.mjɛɲ fi.lɔ.zɔˈfit͡ʂ.nɨ/
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  • Rhymes: -it͡ʂnɨ

Noun

kamień filozoficzny m inan

  1. (alchemy, historical, idiomatic) philosopher's stone (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)
    Synonym: tynktura

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