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- US Pronunciation
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- [fil-truh m]
- /ˈfɪl trəm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fil-truh m]
- /ˈfɪl trəm/
Definitions of philtra word
- noun plural philtra Anatomy. the vertical groove on the surface of the upper lip, below the septum of the nose. 1
- noun plural philtra a philter. 1
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Origin of philtra
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin: love philter < Greek phíltron love philter, dimple in upper lip. See phil-, -tron
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Parts of speech for Philtra
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
philtra popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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