Philter
['fɪltə]
Definition
(noun.) a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it.
Edited by Daniel--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A potion or charm intended to excite the passion of love.
(v. t.) To impregnate or mix with a love potion; as, to philter a draught.
(v. t.) To charm to love; to excite to love or sexual desire by a potion.
Edited by Brent
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Love potion, love charm.
Checker: Noelle
Examples
- Hagar, in a fine dramatic melody, promised both, and proceeded to call up the spirit who would bring the love philter. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Tell me now, fairy as you are--can't you give me a charm, or a philter, or something of that sort, to make me a handsome man? Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Bring me here, with elfin speed, The fragrant philter which I need. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Typist: Sadie