Philtre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Philtre is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of philter (“kind of potion”).
Meaning
Alternative spelling of philter (“kind of potion”).
More Meanings
- Alternative spelling of philter.
Example Sentences
[…] Bring hippomanes, / Fierce philtre from the frantic, brooding mare!
What wine, what drug, what philtre known of man / Will drown this ancient foe, / Ruthless and ravenous as a courtesan, / Sure as an ant, and slow?
In the desperate search for amatory satisfactions, the most monstrous ingredients have throughout the ages, been sought and compounded into electuaries and pastilles, philtres and ointments.
Old witches in the cities and country-side throve upon the sale of death spells and love philtres. They also made a trade of abortificants, and frequently practised the whiles of the procuress.
Word Forms
- philtres
- philtring
- philtred
Synonyms for philtre
Depending on context, synonyms include philter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include philter, philabeg, phillibeg, filabeg, filibeg, phillabeg.
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