noun
- plural of theriaca, an ancient medicinal compound or antidote, especially one containing many ingredients
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The ancient physicians prepared various theriacas to counteract different poisons.
- Medieval apothecaries stored their theriacas in ornate containers.
- The recipe for these theriacas included dozens of exotic ingredients.
- Scholars studied the composition of historical theriacas found in old manuscripts.
- The effectiveness of ancient theriacas was largely based on superstition rather than science.