philtre
Words Nearby philtre
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use philtre in a sentence
The princesses had made them drink something of a philtre, which froze the heart and left nothing but the love of dancing.
The Red Fairy Book | VariousHe had corrupted the chastest women in England by means of the love-philtre which Dr. Lambe concocted for him.
Witch, Warlock, and Magician | William Henry Davenport AdamsMy idea was rather that the beverage was a sort of love-philtre, such as I had read of in my book of fairy tales.
philtre, Philter, fil′tėr, n. a charm or spell to excite love.
Magic or no magic, philtre or no philtre, it was not long before Lady Essex had her wish.
She Stands Accused | Victor MacClure
British Dictionary definitions for philtre
US philter
/ (ˈfɪltə) /
a drink supposed to arouse love, desire, etc
Origin of philtre
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse