philter

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it

Etymology

From Middle French philtre, from Ancient Greek φίλτρον (phíltron), from φιλέω (philéō, “to love”). Doublet of philtrum.

In classic literature

Synonyms

philtre, love-potion, love-philter, love-philtre

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