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单词 philosophers' egg
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Definition of philosophers' egg in English:

philosophers' egg

(also philosopher's egg)
noun
historical
  • 1Philosophers' stone.

  • 2An egg-shaped glass vessel with a long neck, used for heating substances over a long period of time.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Secreta Secretorum.

Definition of philosophers' egg in US English:

philosophers' egg

(also philosopher's egg)
noun
historical
  • 1Philosophers' stone.

  • 2An egg-shaped glass vessel with a long neck, used for heating substances over a long period of time.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Secreta Secretorum.

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