theriac

English - Turkish

Definition of theriac in English Turkish dictionary

panzehir

tiryak

English - English

Definition of theriac in English English dictionary

an antidote to a poison, especially to the venom of a snake

{i} molasses; paste used to treat snake bites; mixture of many drugs mixed with honey used in the past as an antidote to poison; cure all, panacea

Treacle; molasses

Of or pertaining to theriac; medicinal

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

therial

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek θηριακή (thēriakē, “antidote”) feminine form of θηριακός (thēriakos, “concerning venomous beasts”) from θήρ (thēr, “beast”)