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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespoción
Pronunciation / Transliteration: po-syon
"La bruja preparó una poción para curar al príncipe."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties.
"The witch brewed a potion to cure the prince's ailment." - 2
A drink, especially one that is considered to have special powers.
"He took a potion that promised to grant him eternal youth."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'potion' originates from the Latin 'potio', meaning 'a drink', which is derived from 'potare', meaning 'to drink'. It entered Middle English through Old French 'potion', reflecting the historical significance of medicinal and magical drinks in various cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Potion" is said worldwide
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potion
Transliteration: po-syon
"La sorcière a préparé une potion magique."
Trank
Transliteration: trank
"Der Zauberer braute einen Trank für den Prinzen."
pozione
Transliteration: po-tsyo-ne
"La strega ha creato una pozione magica."
poción
Transliteration: po-syon
"La bruja preparó una poción para curar al príncipe."
poção
Transliteration: po-sao
"A bruxa fez uma poção mágica."
औषधि
Transliteration: aushadhi
"जादूगर ने एक औषधि बनाई।"
药水
Transliteration: yàoshuǐ
"女巫调制了一种药水。"
물약
Transliteration: mullyak
"마녀가 마법의 물약을 만들었다."
ポーション
Transliteration: pōshon
"魔女は魔法のポーションを作った。"
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