theriac

English

Etymology

From Middle French thériaque, from Medieval Latin theriaca, from Ancient Greek θηριακή (thēriakḗ, “antidote”) feminine form of θηριακός (thēriakós, “concerning venomous beasts”), from θήρ (thḗr, “beast”)

Noun

theriac (plural theriacs)

1. an antidote to a poison, especially to the venom of a snake
2. (obsolete) treacle; molasses

Adjective

theriac (comparative more theriac, superlative most theriac)

1. (obsolete) theriacal; medicinal

See also

• treacle

Anagrams

• Archite, Rhaetic