phil·ter also phil·tre (f l t r)n. 1. A love potion. 2. A magic potion or charm. tr.v. phil·tered also phil·tred, phil·ter·ing also phil·tring, phil·ters also 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.] |
philtre US, philter [ˈfɪltə]
n
a drink supposed to arouse love, desire, etc.
[from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron love potion, from philos loving]
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| Noun | 1. |  philtre - 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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philtre, (US) philter
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