Potionary
/ˈpoʊʃənəri/noun
Relating to potions or the preparation and use of medicinal drinks.
Did you know?Potion and poison ultimately descend from the same Latin root, potio, meaning “a drink” or “draught”; the difference emerged as some draughts became associated with harmful effects.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*peh₃-
“To drink or consume liquid.”
Classical Latin
Latin
potāre
“To drink.”
Classical Latin
Latin
pōtiō
“A drink, draught, or medicinal dose.”
Old French
Old French
pocion
“A medicinal drink or dose; the source of English potion.”
16th–17th Century
English
potionary
“Relating to potions or medicinal draughts.”
Modern English
English
potionary
“Concerning potions, especially their preparation or use.”