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