apothece

/əˈpɒθiːsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes or deals in medicines, especially a medieval pharmacist or seller of medicines.

“The apothece had a vast collection of rare herbs and spices used in traditional medicine.”

2. noun

A person who interprets dreams or omens, especially in a medieval context.

“The village apothece was consulted by the villagers to interpret their recurring dreams.”

Synonyms

  • chemist
  • pharmacist

Antonyms

  • quack