Definition of ALCHEMIST

alchemist

Plural: alchemists

Noun

  • one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
  • One who practices alchemy.
  • One who blends material or substances in the nature or supposed nature of alchemy.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French alquemiste (French alchimiste), from Medieval Latin alchemista. Equivalent to alchemy + -ist.

Synonyms

alchemist, fire philosopher, philosopher by fire, philosopher of fire

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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