3syllables
theriacs
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Definitions oftheriacs
1noun
- A supposed universal antidote against poison, especially snake venom; specifically, one such developed in the 1st century as an improvement on mithridate.
Example: "Theriac was essentially homeopathic in its supposed function, being an "improvement" on mithridate by virtue of containing more poisons."
- Treacle; molasses.
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