1. a magical drink or potion believed to make someone fall in love with another person
Usage: often used in fantasy, folklore, and romantic fiction
2. any drink or potion, especially one with supposed magical or medicinal powers
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• In the fairy tale, the witch brewed a philter to make the prince fall in love with her daughter.
• The old apothecary claimed his mysterious philter could cure any ailment.
• She joked that she needed a philter to make her crush notice her.
• Medieval legends often featured philters that granted magical abilities.
• The novel's protagonist sought a philter to win back her lost love.
• He dismissed the fortune teller's philter as nothing but colored water and false promises.