mithridate

Noun

Meaning

An antidote against poison, or a composition in form of an electuary, supposed to serve either as a remedy or a preservative against poison; an alexipharmic; -- so called from King Mithridates, its reputed inventor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

theriac cure remedy antidote treacle pepperwort counterpoison pennycress candytuft antitoxin antivenin neutralizer antiserum antivenene antivenom
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Antonyms

bane venom poison toxin narcotic aconite
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Phrases with the word

candy mithridate

Examples

The major roles in Racinian tragedy The king (Pyrrhus, Néron, Titus, Mithridate, Agamemnon, Thésée) holds the power of life and death over the other characters. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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