noun
- A magical drink or potion believed to make someone fall in love with another person.
- Any magical or medicinal drink or potion.
Usage: Usually plural or used in singular form 'philtre'; often literary or historical
Usage: archaic or literary
Examples
- In medieval folklore, philtres were said to have the power to bind two hearts together.
- The witch brewed mysterious philtres in her cauldron.
- She believed the philtres would make him fall in love with her.
- Ancient texts describe philtres made from rare herbs and flowers.
- The sorceress sold philtres to lovelorn villagers seeking magical solutions.
- He dismissed the idea of love philtres as pure superstition.