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philter

/ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/

Meanings
noun
A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver.

Examples :

"The witch offered her a philter, hoping it would make the handsome baker finally notice her. "
medicine mythology drink substance literature curse soul tradition

Related Words

Illustration hoping

hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

Illustration potion

potion noun

/pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/

A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

"The witch gave the young boy a tiny potion to help him sleep. "

Illustration jealous

jealous adjective

/ˈdʒɛləs/

Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity.

"Sarah was jealous when she saw her boyfriend talking and laughing with another girl at the party. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration drinker

drinker noun

/ˈdrɪŋkər/ /ˈdrɪŋkɚ/

Agent noun of drink; someone or something that drinks.

"My dog is a messy drinker; water always spills on the floor. "

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finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

Illustration offered

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration intended

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration impregnate

impregnate verb

/ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/

To cause to become pregnant.

"The farmer used artificial insemination to impregnate the cow. "

Illustration draught

draught noun

/dɹɑːft/ /dɹæft/

A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

""I closed the window to block the draught coming from under the door." "

Illustration handsome

handsome verb

/ˈhæn.səm/

To render handsome.

"The stylist handsomely arranged the flowers for the wedding ceremony. "

Illustration princess

princess noun

/pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/

A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter.

"The princess visited the school to meet the students. "