φίλτρον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • a love-charm, spell to produce love, whether a potion, or any other means
  • (generally) charm, spell
  • (in the plural) love, affection
  • the sinking on the upper lip, philtrum
  • name for the plant σταφυλῖνος

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek φιλέω (love, -lover, kiss, I love).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φιλέω

Gloss

love, -lover, kiss, I love

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

愛, 恋

Emoji
❤️ 🏩 👨‍❤️‍👨 👩‍❤️‍👨 👩‍❤️‍👩 👰‍♀️ 💋 💌 💑 💒 💓 💕 💖 💗 💘 💝 😍 😘 😚 😻 🤟 🤰 🤱 🫂

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