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Definition of Thebaic
1. a. Of or pertaining to Thebes in Egypt; specifically, designating a version of the Bible preserved by the Copts, and esteemed of great value by biblical scholars. This version is also called the Sahidic version.
Definition of Thebaic
1. Adjective. Theban; Of or pertaining to Thebes, especially in the context of the Coptic scriptures. ¹
2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to opium. ¹
3. Proper noun. The Sahidic dialect of the Coptic language. ¹
4. Noun. (archaic) An opium-based medication or tincture such as laudanum. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Thebaic
1. Relating to or derived from opium. Origin: L. Thebaicus, relating to Thebes, whence opium was formerly obtained (05 Mar 2000)
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