theriaca

noun

the·​ri·​a·​ca thi-ˈrī-ə-kə 

: a mixture of many drugs and honey formerly held to be an antidote to poison

theriacal

thi-ˈrī-ə-kəl 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, antidote against poison — more at treacle

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

theriaca

noun

the·​ri·​a·​ca thi-ˈrī-ə-kə 

: an antidote to poison consisting typically of about 70 drugs pulverized and reduced with honey to an electuary

called also Venice treacle