alchemist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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

WordNet

Al"che*mist noun
Etymology
Cf. OF. alquemiste, F. alchimiste.
Definitions
  1. One who practices alchemy.
    You are alchemist; make gold. Shak.

Webster 1913