MITHRIDATE


Meaning of MITHRIDATE in English

[mith.ri.date] n [ML mithridatum, fr. LL mithridatium, fr. L, dogtooth violet (used as an antidote), fr. Gk mithridation, fr. Mithridates Mithridates VI] (1528): an antidote against poison; esp: an electuary held to be effective against poison

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