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Potion

nounPronunciation: /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/

In Portuguese: Poção

What does “Potion” mean?

A liquid concoction endowed with purported medicinal, magical, toxic, or transformative powers.

Etymology

From Middle English pocioun, from Old French pocion, from Latin pōtiō (a drinking, a draught), from pōtāre (to drink). The word shares its Latin root with poison and potable. The sense of a magical or medicinal liquid developed in medieval use.

Usage note

Potion is the doublet of poison: both derive from Latin pōtiō through different channels. A potion carries connotations of magic or deliberate preparation; poison emphasizes harm.

Synonyms

Word family

Rhymes with

  • lotion
  • motion
  • notion
  • ocean
  • devotion
  • emotion

Usage examples

  • This accidental consumption of the love potion is what sets the stage for the tragic and complicated love affair between Tristan and Isolde that is at the heart of this antique legend.

Concepts

Source editions

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A state of supreme happiness, utter contentment, or serene, untroubled joy.
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The tropical shrub Psychotria viridis whose leaves provide dimethyltryptamine in the preparation of ayahuasca.
Decoctionnoun
The process of extracting soluble chemicals and active compounds from tough plant materials by continuous boiling in water.

Also from these editions: terms

Agapenoun
A selfless, unconditional, and altruistic form of love often associated in theology with divine charity.
Alchemistnoun
A practitioner of alchemy, seeking to transmute base metals into noble elements and discover a universal cure.
Ambiguitynoun
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or uncertainty of meaning.
Androgynenoun
A mythical primordial being uniting male and female characteristics in a single unified body.
Aûsunoun
An Old Tupi noun denoting love, affection, friendship, or benevolent regard.
Aûsubverb
An Old Tupi transitive verb meaning to love, care for, or hold someone in deep esteem.
Benefactornoun
A person who supports, protects, or assists another individual through resources, rank, or mentorship.
Bombasticadjective
High-sounding, pompous, or inflated in speech or style with little genuine substance or humility.
Chivalrynoun
The medieval knightly code of conduct demanding honor, valor, courtesy, loyalty, and Christian devotion.
Decorumnoun
Behavior in keeping with good taste, propriety, and established standards of dignity.
Demagoguenoun
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than rational argument.
Elixirnoun
A magical or medicinal potion believed capable of curing illnesses or conferring exceptional vitality.

Also from these editions: concepts

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“Potion”. Agency Wiki, Agency Brasil. Published on November 11, 2026. https://www.agencybrasil.com/en/wiki/dictionary/potion