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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

THE'RIAC, n. [L. theriaca; Gr. treacle.] A name given by the ancients to various compositions esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison, but afterwards restrained chiefly to what has been called Theriaca Andromachi, or Venice-treacle,which is a compound of sixty four drugs, prepared, pulverized,and reduced by means of honey to an electuary.
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Merriam Webster's

noun Etymology: New Latin theriaca Date: 1568 1. theriaca 2. cure-all

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. archaic an antidote to the bites of poisonous animals, esp. snakes. Etymology: L theriaca f. Gk theriake antidote, fem. of theriakos f. ther wild beast

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Theriac The"ri*ac, Theriaca The*ri"a*ca, n. [L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. ?: cf. F. th['e]riaque. 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.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Theriac The"ri*ac, Theriacal The*ri"a*cal, a. [Cf. F. th['e]riacal.] Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal. ``Theriacal herbs.'' --Bacon.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. See theriaca.