apothec

/əˈpɒθɛk/

Definitions

1. noun

a person skilled in preparing and dispensing medicine

“She was an apothec learning about herbal remedies.”

2. noun

a store where medicines and drugs are sold

“The apothec on Main Street has been in business for over a century.”

3. noun

the art or practice of preparing and dispensing medicine

“She studied apothec in her apprenticeship to the doctor.”

Synonyms

  • chemist
  • druggist
  • pharmacist

Antonyms

  • poisoner
  • toxicologist