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apothecary

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Noun — Historically, a person who prepared and sold medicines; an old-fashioned term for a pharmacist.

Etymology

From Greek apotheke, "a storehouse," via Latin apotheca and Old French apotecaire — literally, someone who runs a place where things are stored.

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What does “apothecary” mean?

The word “apothecary” means historically, a person who prepared and sold medicines; an old-fashioned term for a pharmacist. In plain terms, an old term for a pharmacist or their shop, especially before modern pharmacies existed.

How do you pronounce “apothecary”?

“Apothecary” is pronounced uh-PO-thuh-kuh-ree (/əˈpɑθəˌkɛəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “apothecary” in a sentence?

Here is “apothecary” used in a sentence: “The village apothecary mixed remedies from dried herbs.”

What part of speech is “apothecary”?

“Apothecary” is a noun.

Where does the word “apothecary” come from?

The word “apothecary” comes from Latin. From Greek apotheke, "a storehouse," via Latin apotheca and Old French apotecaire — literally, someone who runs a place where things are stored.

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