First Known Use: circa 1587
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philter
noun phil·ter \ˈfil-tər\
Definition of PHILTER
1
: a potion credited with magical power
2
: a potion, drug, or charm held to have the power to arouse sexual passion
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Origin of PHILTER
Middle French philtre, from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron; akin to Greek philos dear
Medical Dictionary
philter
noun phil·ter
Medical Definition of PHILTER
: a potion, drug, or charm held to have the power to arouse sexual passion
Variants of PHILTER
phil·ter or chiefly British phil·tre \ˈfil-tər\
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