MITHRIDATIC

Etymology

Adjective

Mithridatic (not comparable)

(historical) Of or pertaining to the dynasty begun by Mithridates I of Pontus or any of its kings named Mithridates, especially Mithridates VI of Pontus, also known as Mithridates the Great.

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek legend of King Mithridates VI of Pontus, who discovered an antidote for every known poison.

Adjective

mithridatic (comparative more mithridatic, superlative most mithridatic)

Of or pertaining to a mithridate; effective against all poisons.

Noun

mithridatic (plural mithridatics)

An antidotal or protective mixture.

Source: Wiktionary

Mith`ri*dat"ic, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to King Mithridates, or to a mithridate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition