philter

English

/ˈfɪltə/, /ˈfɪltɚ/

noun

Definitions

A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French philtre derived from Ancient Greek φίλτρον (love charm).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φίλτρον

Gloss

love charm

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

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Cognates and derived terms

philtrum Latin
φίλτρον Ancient Greek
φιλέω Ancient Greek
φιλτροδότης Ancient Greek
philtre Middle French