philosopher of fire

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Etymology edit

A calque of Latin philosophus per ignem (“philosopher by fire”). Doublet of fire philosopher and philosopher by fire.

Noun edit

philosopher of fire (plural philosophers of fire)

(obsolete) Synonym of alchemist

References edit

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