"philosophers' stone" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: philosophers' stones [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English philosophres ston, a calque of Latin lapis philosophōrum. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|philosophres ston}} Middle English philosophres ston, {{glossary|calque}} calque, {{der|en|la|lapis philosophōrum}} Latin lapis philosophōrum Head templates: {{en-noun|head=philosophers' stone}} philosophers' stone (plural philosophers' stones)
  1. Alternative form of philosopher's stone. Wikipedia link: philosopher's stone Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: philosopher's stone
    Sense id: en-philosophers'_stone-en-noun-r1eLiwaS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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