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- [fil-ter]
- /ˈfɪl tər/
- /fˈɪltə/
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- [fil-ter]
- /ˈfɪl tər/
Definitions of philter word
- noun philter a potion, charm, or drug supposed to cause the person taking it to fall in love, usually with some specific person. 1
- noun philter a magic potion for any purpose. 1
- verb with object philter to enchant or bewitch with a philter. 1
- noun philter magic potion 1
- noun philter a potion thought to arouse sexual love, esp. toward a certain person 0
- noun philter any magic potion 0
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Origin of philter
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < French philtre < Latin philtrum; see philtrum
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Parts of speech for Philter
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philter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
philter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for philter
noun philter
- draught — a drawing, sketch, or design.
- draughts — a drawing, sketch, or design.
- love potion — a magical potion believed to arouse love or sexual passion toward a specified person, especially the person offering it.
- aphrodisiac — An aphrodisiac is a food, drink, or drug which is said to make people want to have sex.
- aromatic — An aromatic plant or food has a strong, pleasant smell of herbs or spices.
Top questions with philter
- how to use fruity love philter?
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