philter

What is another word for philter? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A potion or drug, especially a love potion meant to make whoever drinks it fall in love with the person who gave it.

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How to use philter

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

brew a philter a love philter drink a philter

It belongs to storytelling and old or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.

Philter was borrowed from Middle French philtre, which goes back to the Ancient Greek phíltron. That word was built on phileō, meaning 'to love'.

What does philter mean?

It is a potion or charm, especially a love potion meant to make the drinker fall for whoever gave it.

Is philter the same word as filter?

No, though they sound identical in speech. A philter is a love potion, while a filter removes unwanted material from a liquid or gas.

Is philtre the same word as philter?

Yes, philtre is simply the British spelling of philter.