Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: philous
Next word: phily
Definition of: philter
(fil′tər) noun
A charmed draft supposed to have power to excite sexual love; a love potion; hence, any magic potion.
—v.t. To charm with a philter. Also phil′tre. ♦ Homophone: filter. [<MF philtre <L philtrum <Gk. philtron a love potion <phileein love]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: