Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apothecary
Noun
/əˈpɒθ.ɪ.kəri/
Definition
A person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Examples
- In the past, an apothecary was essential in every town for providing remedies and treatments.
- The apothecary mixed herbs and substances to create healing potions.
- She visited the local apothecary to find some natural remedies for her ailments.
Meaning
An apothecary is someone who specialized in the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs, often resembling a modern pharmacist.
Synonyms
- Pharmacist
- Chemist
- Dispensary
