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Definition

Anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality or to restore a youthful appearance.

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In Context

  • "Just watching the advertisement, you'd think the face cream was a fountain of youth."
  • "Who has not known some even-tempered old man or woman who seemed to have drunk of the fountain of youth?"
  • "Injections of hGH have become increasingly popular as a virtual “rejuvenator” or “fountain of youth.”"
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See Also

  • elixir of life
  • philosopher's stone