Philtered: meaning, definitions and examples
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philtered
[ ˈfɪltərd ]
magic potion
To philter is to cast a spell or create a potion, typically one that is intended to arouse love or desire. It is often referenced in historical texts related to love potions which were believed to enhance attraction or affection between individuals. The term is not commonly used in modern language but can evoke a sense of enchanted or magical influence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She decided to philter the drink before giving it to him.
- In ancient times, lovers often sought out ways to philter their beloved.
- He claimed he could philter the heart of anyone he desired.
Translations
Translations of the word "philtered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 filtrado
🇮🇳 फिल्टर किया हुआ
🇩🇪 gefiltert
🇮🇩 disaring
🇺🇦 фільтрований
🇵🇱 przefiltrowany
🇯🇵 フィルタリングされた
🇫🇷 filtré
🇪🇸 filtrado
🇹🇷 filtrelenmiş
🇰🇷 필터링된
🇸🇦 مصفى
🇨🇿 filtrovaný
🇸🇰 filtrovaný
🇨🇳 过滤的
🇸🇮 filtriran
🇮🇸 síuð
🇰🇿 сүзілген
🇬🇪 გადამუშავებული
🇦🇿 filtr edilmiş
🇲🇽 filtrado
Etymology
The term 'philter' comes from the Greek word 'philtros', which means love potion or charm. It has its roots in ancient medicine and alchemy, where potions were believed to have the power to influence emotions and relationships. The concept of a philter dates back to classical antiquity, and the idea of using mixtures of herbs, minerals, and other substances to create love-inducing effects was prevalent in many cultures. Over time, the use of the word in literature and folklore has persisted, often symbolizing deeper themes of desire and manipulation in human relationships. In modern times, while 'philter' is not widely used, it remains a poetic and romantic term in discussions of love and attraction.