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apothecary (adjective)

A historical term for a medical professional who prepared and sold drugs and medicines. In modern contexts, it often refers to a shop selling natural, herbal, or artisanal beauty and wellness products.

💬 Example

"She bought a set of glass apothecary jars to organize her bathroom supplies."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'A POT' of 'HE' (herbs) and 'CARY' (carry). An apothecary is someone who has A POT of herbs to CARY and sell fo...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
pharmacist druggist chemist herbalist dispenser
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'apothecary' for a modern pharmacy. → I'm going to the pharmacy for my meds.

Spelling it 'apothocary'. → Apothecary.

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