theriaca

noun the·ri·a·ca \thi-ˈrī-ə-kə\

Definition of THERIACA

: a mixture of many drugs and honey formerly held to be an antidote to poison

— the·ri·a·cal \-kəl\ adjective

New Latin, from Latin, antidote against poison — more at treacle

First Known Use: 1562

Medical Dictionary

noun the·ri·a·ca \thi-ˈrī-ə-kə\

: an antidote to poison consisting typically of about 70 drugs pulverized and reduced with honey to an electuary—called also Venice treacle

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