MITHRIDATE


Meaning of MITHRIDATE in English

ˈmithrəˌdāt noun

also mith·ri·da·tum ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈdād.əm

( -s )

Etymology: Medieval Latin mithridatum, from Late Latin mithridatium antidote, from Latin, dogtooth violet (used as an antidote) from Greek mithridation, from Mithridatēs Mithridates

: an antidote against poison : alexipharmic ; specifically : an electuary supposed to be a remedy or a protection against poison

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