Philtre (Noun)
Meaning
A drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The wicked sorcerer had concocted a philtre that would manipulate the emotions of his enemies and turn them against one another.
- In the ancient myth, the goddess of love gave her mortal lover a philtre that guaranteed his eternal devotion to her.
- She prepared a magical philtre from a secret blend of herbs and flowers in the hope of winning the heart of her true love.
- The philtre had been passed down through generations of matchmakers, each claiming its magic could induce passionate and long-lasting love.
- With a sly smile, he offered her the mysterious philtre in a delicate glass, assuring her that his love would last a lifetime.