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as in pharmacist
a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription
in olden days the apothecary had few drugs that actually cured anything, most substances being little more than pain relievers
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as in pharmacy
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold
the historic village boasts an old-fashioned apothecary that's been there for almost a century and a half
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In addition to the aforementioned cocktail bar inspired by the world of Victorian apothecaries, passengers will be able to enjoy spa treatments on board.
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Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1851 as a small apothecary in New York City's East Village, Kiehl's has spent the past two-ish centuries moving from mortar and pestle to your TikTok FYP.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
Also, a shout-out to C.O. Bigelow, which is literally one of my favorite apothecaries in the world.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2024
Spend an afternoon exploring everything from an independent book store to a modern day apothecary to antique shops.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1851 as a small apothecary in New York City's East Village, Kiehl's has spent the past two-ish centuries moving from mortar and pestle to your TikTok FYP.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
Also, a shout-out to C.O. Bigelow, which is literally one of my favorite apothecaries in the world.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2024
Spend an afternoon exploring everything from an independent book store to a modern day apothecary to antique shops.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Apothecary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apothecary. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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