n. [ So called from a kind of Egyptian opium produced at Thebes. ] (Chem.) A poisonous alkaloid,
a. [ L. Thebanus. ] Of or pertaining to Thebes. [ 1913 Webster ]
Theban year (Anc. Chron.),
n. A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man. [ 1913 Webster ]
I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. Thebanus. ] Of or pertaining to Thebes. [ 1913 Webster ]
Theban year (Anc. Chron.),
n. A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man. [ 1913 Webster ]
I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]