WordWeight : Weighing the Words

Pronunciation : The"ri*ac, The*ri"a*ca
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. th?riaque. See Treacle.]
Definition : 1. (Old Med.)

Defn: 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.

2. Treacle; molasses. British Pharm.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : The"ri*ac, The*ri"a*cal
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. th?riacal.]
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal. "Theriacal herbs." Bacon.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913