Philtre: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Philtre noun. A magic potion supposed to make someone fall in love.
How to say it
FIL-tuh/ˈfɪltə/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (FIL). Forms: philter.
Philtre in a sentence
In the legend, Tristan and Isolde drink a philtre meant for someone else.
No philtre on earth could make him fond of her cooking.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- love potion
- elixir
- potion
- charm
Where philtre comes from
From Greek philtron, from philein, to love.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
No _____ on earth could make him fond of her cooking.
- camaraderie
- philtre
- dalliance
Show the answer
philtre: No philtre on earth could make him fond of her cooking.