Definition of THERIACA

theriaca

Plural: theriacae, theriacas

Noun

  • Alternative spelling of theriac.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin theriaca, from Ancient Greek θηριακή (thēriakḗ, “of or related to poisonous reptiles”), from θηρίον (thēríon, “little beast”) + -κός (-kós), from θήρ (thḗr, “beast”) + -ίον (-íon, diminutive suffix). Doublet of theriac; compare treacle.

Scrabble Score: 13

theriaca is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
theriaca is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
theriaca is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

theriaca is a valid Words With Friends word