| philosopher | 1. One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy. "Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him." (Acts xvii. 18) 2. One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness. 3. An alchemist. Philosopher's stone, an imaginary stone which the alchemists formerly sought as instrument of converting the baser metals into gold. Origin: OE. Philosophre, F. Philosophe, L. Philosophus, Gr.; loving + wise. Cf. Philosophy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| philosopher's stone | A stone sought by the alchemists of the Middle Ages which was supposedly able to transmute base metals into gold, to make precious stone's, and to cure all ills, and thus confer longevity; it was also believed to be a universal solvent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| philosopher | a specialist in philosophy |
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| philosopher | a wise person who is calm and rational |
| philosopher | a hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold |
| philosopher | oxide of zinc |
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