alchemist
[al-kuh-mist]
- a person who is versed in or practices alchemy.
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Origin of alchemist
Alchemist, The
- a comedy (1610) by Ben Jonson.
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Contemporary Examples
Well, he was no Svengali, no alchemist and, obviously, they would have happened without him.
Think of story and character as the tools of an alchemist, not those of a builder.
I feel like they are the alchemist of the tuber world; they make everything from smooth, soft purees to beautiful crunchy pickles.
With the masked, shape-changing American alchemist, it is impossible to know too much for sure.
Historical Examples
The alchemist, hearing of the royal intention, again determined to fly.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
The alchemist acted on the hint, and began his experiments, working night and day.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
"You must take me there," said Paul, smiling good-humoredly at the reference to the alchemist.
Paul PatoffF. Marion Crawford
He was not exactly an alchemist; he was an astrologer, and there are the ruins of his tower in the park.
Paul PatoffF. Marion Crawford
She was more than a merely good cook; she was an alchemist in food stuffs.
GigoloEdna Ferber
alchemist
- a person who practises alchemy
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Word Origin and History for alchemist
n.
1510s, from Middle French alquemiste, from Medieval Latin alchimista (see alchemy). Earlier forms were alchemister (late 14c.), alkanamyer (late 15c.).
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