pothecary

/əˈpɒθɪkəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who prepares and sells medicines; a pharmacist or druggist.

“The apothecary carefully measured out the ingredients for the herbal remedy.”

2. noun

A shop where medicines and drugs are sold.

“The old apothecary on Main Street has been a fixture in the community for decades.”

Synonyms

  • chemist
  • druggist
  • pharmacist

Antonyms

  • quack
  • unlicensed healer