theriaca

{ ‖ } n. [ L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. thériaque. 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 ]