1. Plural of alchymy; practices or processes of alchemy, especially the medieval pursuit of transmuting base metals into gold or discovering the elixir of life.
Usage: archaic spelling of 'alchemies'; often used in historical or literary contexts
2. Plural of alchymy; magical or mysterious transformations or processes.
Usage: figurative use; archaic spelling

Examples

• Medieval scholars devoted themselves to various alchymies in hopes of discovering the philosopher's stone.
• The old texts described numerous alchymies for turning lead into precious metals.
• Her writing seemed to perform strange alchymies, transforming ordinary words into poetry.
• The alchymies of the Renaissance blended mysticism with early scientific inquiry.
• Through what alchymies did the artist create such beauty from simple materials?