philtre
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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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philtre
(ˈfɪltə) orphilter
n
a drink supposed to arouse love, desire, etc
[C16: from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron love potion, from philos loving]
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philtre
A love potion originally made by combining wine, herbs and drugs.
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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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