philter

noun phil·ter \ˈfil-tər\

Definition of PHILTER

: a potion credited with magical power

: a potion, drug, or charm held to have the power to arouse sexual passion

Middle French philtre, from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron; akin to Greek philos dear

First Known Use: circa 1587

Medical Dictionary

noun phil·ter

: a potion, drug, or charm held to have the power to arouse sexual passion

phil·ter or chiefly British phil·tre \ˈfil-tər\

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