n. (pl. -ies) archaic a chemist licensed to dispense medicines and drugs.
Phrases and idioms:
apothecaries' measure (or weight) Brit. units of weight and liquid volume formerly used in pharmacy.
Usage:
12 ounces one pound; 20 fluid ounces one pint.
Etymology: ME f. OF apotecaire f. LL apothecarius f. L apotheca f. Gk apotheke storehouse