Definition of "theriaca" []

• Theriac (noun)

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• "The English term treacle comes via the French triacle from the Latin theriaca, meaning antidotes against poison."
• "It is recorded that the philosopher Eudemius was successfully treated by Galen for a severe illness caused by an overdose of theriaca, and that the treatment employed was the same drug in small doses."
• "Shakespeare; you have mentioned theriaca; and I, without thinking of this line, quoted our Lord's words."