pharmacian en · NOUN
Etymology
From pharmacy + -ian, probably after the model of French pharmacien.
Meanings
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(archaic, rare) Synonym of pharmacist: a person who sells medicines.
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.
1843, Thomas Graham, Robert Bridges, Elements of Chemistry, page 657:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pharmacians | Number=Plur | lexicographic |