Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ponce-de-leon
noun
/ˌpɒnseɪ dəlɪˈɒn/
Definition
A mythical figure associated with the search for the Fountain of Youth, often symbolizing the quest for eternal youth or rejuvenation.
Examples
- Many stories incorporate the idea of a ponce-de-leon, a search for something that grants eternal youth.
- In literature, the ponce-de-leon metaphor often represents the futile quest for immortality.
- The old man felt like a modern-day ponce-de-leon while trying every new health product in pursuit of youth.
Meaning
A reference to Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish explorer who is said to have searched for a legendary restorative spring.
Synonyms
- eternal youth seeker
- immortality seeker
- youthful-oriented
