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philter

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noun

a potion, charm, or drug supposed to cause the person taking it to fall in love, usually with some specific person.
a magic potion for any purpose.

verb (used with object), phil·tered, phil·ter·ing.

to enchant or bewitch with a philter.

Origin of philter

1580–90; < French philtre < Latin philtrum; see philtrum
Related formsphil·ter·er, noun
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Related Words for philter

elixir, draught, cordial, tonic, mixture, libation, liquid, cup, liquor, drink, dose, dram, medicine, remedy, draft, brew, nip, restorative, stimulant, aromatic

Examples from the Web for philter

Historical Examples of philter

  • Every bane has its corresponding antidote; if so, there may be physic even for a philter.

  • There is a dish for you, a philter wherewith to woo the appetite!

    Europe After 8:15

    H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan and Willard Huntington Wright

  • Was I still under the influence of the philter poured into the wine?

  • The way she tripped across the floorWas better than a philter.

  • The sorceress Hekt passed him; she wanted to see the woman for whom she had given him the philter.

    Uarda, Complete

    Georg Ebers