Theriaca

[θi'raiәkә]

Definition

(n.) An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty-four drugs, prepared, pulverized, and reduced by means of honey to an electuary; -- called also theriaca Andromachi, and Venice treacle.

(n.) Treacle; molasses.

Typed by Elvin

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. (Med.) Treacle, theriac.

Editor: Stephen

Definition

n. one of the various preparations of opium: a medicine in the form of an electuary supposed to be an antidote to snakebites &c.—also Thē′riac.—adjs. Thē′riac -al Thē′rial medicinal.

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