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theriac

[ˈθɛ.ɹi..ɑk] · noun

Meaning

  1. A supposed universal antidote against poison, especially snake venom; specifically, one such developed in the 1st century as an improvement on mithridate.
  2. Treacle; molasses.
  3. Theriacal; medicinal.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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