Meaning
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English pocioun, borrowed from Old French pocion, from Latin pōtiō (“a drinking”), pōtiōnis, from pōtāre (“to drink”). Displaced native Old English drenċ whence Modern English drench. Doublet of poison.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: