Theriac

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Theriac \The"ri*ac\, Theriaca \The*ri"a*ca\, n. [L. theriaca an
     antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. ?: cf. F.
     th['e]riaque. See {Treacle}.]
     1. (Old Med.) 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}.
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     2. Treacle; molasses. --British Pharm.
        [1913 Webster] Theriac

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Theriac \The"ri*ac\, Theriacal \The*ri"a*cal\, a. [Cf. F.
     th['e]riacal.]
     Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal. "Theriacal herbs."
     --Bacon.
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