phil·ter
also phil·tre (fĭl′tər)n.1. A love potion.
2. A magic potion or charm.
tr.v. phil·tered,
phil·ter·ing,
phil·ters also
phil·tred or
phil·tring or
phil·tres To enchant with or as if with a philter.
[French philtre, from Old French, from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron, from philein, to love, from philos, beloved, loving.]
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phil•ter
(ˈfɪl tər)
n. 1. a potion, charm, or drug supposed to cause a person to fall in love.
2. a magic potion for any purpose.
v.t. 3. to enchant or bewitch with a philter.
Also, esp. Brit.,phil′tre.[1580–90; < French
philtre < Latin
philtrum; see
philtrum]
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| Noun | 1. | philter - a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave itpotion - a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage |
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