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Definition: Theriac
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.
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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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