philtre

/ˈfɪltr/ or /ˈfɪltər/

Definitions

1. noun

a charm or love potion, often in the form of a drink or food, used in medieval folklore to attract a person to the one who offers it; a device or means used to achieve a particular end, especially an illicit or deceitful one.

“The medieval knight believed that the princess’s philtre would make her fall in love with him.”

Synonyms

  • charm
  • enchantment
  • love potion

Antonyms

  • anti-love potion
  • disenchantment