pharmacian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From pharmacy +‎ -ian, probably after the model of French pharmacien. Doublet of pharmacist.

Noun[edit]

pharmacian (plural pharmacians)

  1. (rare, archaic) Synonym of pharmacist: a person who sells medicines.
    • 1843, Thomas Graham, Robert Bridges, Elements of Chemistry, page 657:
      The analogy of these bases to metallic oxides and their valuable applications in medicine have rendered the class a favourite study with both chemists and pharmacians.
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