Theriac

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  • n. an antidote to a poison, especially to the venom of a snake
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • 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.
  • adj. Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Same as theriacal.
  • n. A composition regarded as efficacious against the bites of poisonous animals; particularly, theriaca Andromachi, or Venice treacle, which is a compound of sixty to seventy or more drugs, prepared, pulverized, and reduced by the agency of honey to an electuary.
    • Word Usage
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    Equivalent
    theriaca    theriacal   
    Cross Reference
    treacle   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    treacle    molasses    medicinal   
     
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