theriacs
plural of theriac
• Archites, Charites, chariest, stichera, trash ice
Source: Wiktionary
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.
The"ri*ac, The*ri"a*cal, a. Etym: [Cf. F. thériacal.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal. "Theriacal herbs." Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 November 2024
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
