'theriaca Andromachi' definitions:

Definition of 'theriaca Andromachi'

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Theriac \The"ri*ac\, Theriaca \The*ri"a*ca\, n. [L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. ?: cf. F. th['e]riaque. See Treacle.]
1. (Old Med.) 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. [1913 Webster]
2. Treacle; molasses. --British Pharm. [1913 Webster] Theriac