DictionarypotionMagical or medicinal drink
noun

potion

POH-shuhn/ˈpəʊʃn/

A liquid believed to have magical or medicinal power.

The flask holds a purple potion beside a cup and dried leaves.

Purple magical drink in flask with cup and indistinct dried leaves.
Etymology

From “to drink,” potion named a draught taken as medicine or poison. The Latin noun also referred to a magical drink, connecting drinking with the special powers attributed to the liquid.

In context

JoCat36:03
inside you find one potion of healing and one potion of Mana that is a uh original item that I have made up where if you drink it it restores one first level spell slot
Dungeon and Dragon - Heart of Elynthi D&D Session 3

More examples

  • The healer offers a bitter potion to ease his pain.
  • In the story, one sip of the potion breaks the curse.
  • The wizard keeps his potions in small glass bottles.

Forms

potion · potions

Similar words

elixir
Elixir often suggests a healing or life-prolonging liquid.
tonic
Tonic suggests a medicinal liquid meant to restore strength.