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apothecaries


Meanings
  • noun

    A historical term for a retail pharmacy or a merchant selling medicines and sometimes medical equipment.

    - "The apothecary sold a variety of herbs and potions."
    - "Go to the apothecary for prescription medications."

Synonyms

chemist , druggist , pharmacist , apothecary's , apothecary's shop , drugstore , pharmacy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with apothecaries
apothegm , apotheosis , apothegmatic , apothegmatize , apothegmatical
Variants
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apothecaries , apothecary , apothecaries' measure , apothecaries' measures , apothecary measure , apothecaries' weight , apothecaries' weights , apothecary weight
Etymology
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From Middle English apothecary, from Old French apothicaire, from apothéque, from apoteke, from Greek apotheke, from apodidonai 'give in return'.


Trivia
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  1. Apothecaries were sometimes called 'chemists' because they prepared and compounded medicines.

  2. The symbol of the apothecary is often a mortar and pestle.

  3. Apothecaries were required to take an oath to ensure the quality of their medicines.


Related Concepts
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  1. Pharmacy: Apothecaries are a historical precursor to modern pharmacies.

  2. Herbal medicine: Apothecaries often sold a wide variety of herbs and plant-based remedies.


Culture
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Apothecaries played a crucial role in the medieval and early modern periods, providing medical care and advice to the public. They were often the only source of medicines and remedies, and their knowledge and expertise were highly valued. Apothecaries were also sometimes involved in the production of poisons and other dangerous substances.

How to Memorize "apothecaries"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a medieval shop with shelves of colorful bottles and jars.
    - Visualize a person in a long robe and tall hat, mixing herbs and ingredients behind a counter.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a pharmacy or drugstore.
    - Think of a person selling medicines and remedies.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that apothecaries are like modern pharmacies.
    - Use the acronym APEOTC: Apothecaries Provide Essential Ointments and Tonic.


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