■ noun
1》 Brit. a shop where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold, and in which toiletries and other medical goods can be purchased.
↘a person who is authorized to dispense medicinal drugs.
2》 a person engaged in chemical research or experiments.
Origin
ME: from Fr. chimiste , from mod. L. chimista , from alchimista 'al~', from alchimia (see alchemy ).