theriaca

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An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty-four drugs, prepared, pulverized, and reduced by means of honey to an electuary; called also theriaca Andromachi, and Venice treacle
Treacle; molasses
{i} molasses; paste used to treat snake bites
Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal
theriaca
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