philter
tər noun
1.
a potion, charm, or drug supposed to cause the person taking it to fall in love, usually with some specific person.
2.
a magic potion for any purpose.
verb (used with object)
3.
to enchant or bewitch with a philter.
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philtre or (US) philter (ˈfɪltə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a drink supposed to arouse love, desire, etc | |
| [C16: from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron love potion, from philos loving] | |
| philter or (US) philter | |
| —n | |
| [C16: from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron love potion, from philos loving] | |
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