potion

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English pocioun, borrowed from Old French pocion, from Latin pōtiō (“a drinking”), pōtiōnis, from pōtāre (“to drink”). Doublet of poison.

Example Sentences

• "He hoped to win the princess's heart by mixing the love potion the witch gave him into her drink."