φάρμακον

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[edit] Ancient Greek

[edit] Noun

φάρμακον (genitive φαρμάκου) n, (pharmakon)

  1. A drug, whether healing or noxious
  2. A healing drug, medicine, remedy
  3. A potion, charm, spell
  4. A deadly drug, poison
  5. A dye, color

[edit] References

  • pharmacon in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911