philtre

French

noun
Definitions
  • philter a kind of potion, charm, or drug intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin philtrum derived from Ancient Greek φίλτρον (love charm).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φίλτρον

Gloss

love charm

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