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theriaca - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'theriaca' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Theriaca [ n.]
- 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.
- Treacle; molasses.