THERIACAS

Noun

theriacas

plural of theriaca

Anagrams

• Irachetas, catharise

Source: Wiktionary


THERIACA

The"ri*ac, The*ri"a*ca, n. Etym: [L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. thériaque. See Treacle.]

1. (Old Med.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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