Associations to the word «Philter»

Wiktionary

PHILTER, noun. A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver. [from the 16th c.]
PHILTER, verb. To impregnate or mix with a love potion.
PHILTER, verb. To charm to love; to excite to love or sexual desire by a potion.

Dictionary definition

PHILTER, noun. A drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it.

Wise words

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