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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Theriac

· The·ri·ac · IPA /ˈθɪriˌæk/
01 n. An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty-four drugs, prepared, pu…
  1. 1.
    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.(Old Med.) Also: theriaca Andromachi, Venice treacle
  2. 2.
    Treacle; molasses.
02 a. Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal.
  1. 1.
    Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal.