I. ˈpōshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English pocioun, from Middle French potion, from Latin potion-, potio potion, drink, from potus (past participle of potare to drink) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at potable
: a liquid mixture or dose of a medicine or drug
physician … daily prepares a nourishing potion — Springfield (Massachusetts) Union
gave him love potions to increase his ardor — Willa Cather
sleeping potion
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
archaic : to administer a potion to : dose , drug