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Theriaca
{
The′ri-ac
, ‖The-ri′a-ca
, }Noun.
[L.
theriaca
an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F. thériaque
. 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
. 2.
Treacle; molasses.
British Pharm.