CultureJuly 25, 2026

apothecary

uh-PAH-thuh-ker-ee

Definition

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicinal drugs and remedies, or the shop where such items were sold.

Etymology

The word comes from the Greek 'apothēkē', meaning a storehouse or barn, entering English via Middle French to designate a storekeeper who specialized in pharmaceutical supplies.

In the news

The word is used in a list of local events to refer to a specific 'Apothecary Night Shift,' likely a historical or themed experience at a site that once functioned as a pharmacy.

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