philter

noun

phil·​ter ˈfil-tər 

1

: a potion credited with magical power

2

: a potion, drug, or charm held to have the power to arouse sexual passion

Word History

Etymology

Middle French philtre, from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron; akin to Greek philos dear

First Known Use

circa 1563, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

philter

noun

phil·​ter

variants or chiefly British philtre

ˈfil-tər 

: a potion, drug, or charm held to have the power to arouse sexual passion