Potion vs. Philter

Potionnoun

A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

Potionverb

(obsolete) To drug.

Potionnoun

A draught; a dose; usually, a draught or dose of a liquid medicine.

Potionverb

To drug.

Potionnoun

a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage

Potion

A potion (from Latin potio ) is a liquid "that contains medicine, poison, or something that is supposed to have magic powers.” It derives from the latin word potus which referred to a drink or drinking. The term philtre is also used, often specifically for a love potion, a potion that is supposed to create feelings of love or attraction in the one who drinks it.Throughout history there have been several types of potions for a range of purposes.

Philternoun

A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver.

Philterverb

To impregnate or mix with a love potion.

Philterverb

To charm to love; to excite to love or sexual desire by a potion.

Philternoun

A potion or charm intended to excite the passion of love.

Philterverb

To impregnate or mix with a love potion; as, to philter a draught.

Philterverb

To charm to love; to excite to love or sexual desire by a potion.

Philternoun

a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it