: a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
Example Sentences
He drank the fatal potion. The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess.
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English pocioun, from Anglo-French poisun, pocioun drink, potion, from Latin potion-, potio, from potare to drink — more at potable