'philtre' definitions:

Definition of 'philtre'

(from WordNet)
noun
A drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it [syn: philter, philtre, love-potion, love-philter, love-philtre]

Definition of 'philtre'

From: GCIDE
  • Philter \Phil"ter\, n. [F. philtre, L. philtrum, Gr. fi`ltron, fr. filei^n to love, fi`los dear, loving.] A potion or charm intended to excite the passion of love. [Written also philtre.] --Addison. [1913 Webster]

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