Thebaic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /θɪˈbeɪ.ɪk/

Alternative forms

• thebaic

Origin

Latin thebaicus

Full definition of Thebaic

Adjective

1. Theban; Of or pertaining to Thebes, especially in the context of the scriptures.
• 1957, Heinrich Boll, L. Vennewitz (tr.) - priests, monks, missionaries who, by way of this strange detour via Ireland, brought the spirit of Thebaic ascetisism to Europe
2. Of or pertaining to opium.
• 1791, William Lewis, The Edinburgh New Dispensatory - Thebaic extract, half a dram.

Proper noun

1. The Sahidic dialect of the Coptic language.

Noun

1. (archaic) An opium-based medication or tincture such as laudanum.

Anagrams

• ice bath, icebath