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Definition of: theriaca
(thi·rī′ə·kə) noun
1. An ancient antidote for the bite of venomous creatures, containing numerous drugs mixed with honey.
2. Molasses; treacle. Also the·ri·ac (thir′ē·ak). [<LL theriaca, an antidote for poison <Gk. thēriakos pertaining to wild beasts <thērion, dim. of thēr wild beast]
—the·ri′a·cal adjective
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