Thesaurus: theriac
Alt. of Theriaca
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- n. Alt. of Theriaca
- a. Alt. of Theriacal
- 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. 2. Treacle; molasses. British Pharm. Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal. "Theriacal herbs." Bacon.
- n. Alt. of Theriaca a. Alt. of Theriacal