theriaca
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.the·ri·a·ca
noun \thi-ˈrī-ə-kə\Definition of THERIACA
: a mixture of many drugs and honey formerly held to be an antidote to poison
— the·ri·a·cal \-kəl\ adjective
Origin of THERIACA
New Latin, from Latin, antidote against poison — more at treacle
First Known Use: 1562
the·ri·a·ca
noun \thi-ˈrī-ə-kə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of THERIACA
: an antidote to poison consisting typically of about 70 drugs pulverized and reduced with honey to an electuary—called also Venice treacle
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