pharmacopole en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin pharmacopola, from Ancient Greek φαρμακοπώλης (pharmakopṓlēs), from φάρμακον (phármakon, “drug, charm, enchantment”) + -πώλης (-pṓlēs, “-seller, -monger”). Doublet of pharmacopolist.
Meanings
- (archaic) Synonym of quack: a peddler of fraudulent medicines and cures.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pharmacopoles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |