druggist
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugsSynonyms: pharmacistchemistapothecarypill pusherpill roller
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
druggist \drug"gist\, n. [F. droguiste, fr. drogue. See 3d Drug.]
1.One who deals in drugs; especially, one who buys and sells drugs without compounding them; one who owns or operates a drugstore. [1913 Webster +PJC]
2.one who compounds drugs or distributes drugs into containers for distribution to customers; a pharmacist or apothecary.
Syn: dispensing chemist. [PJC]
Note: The same person often serves as both pharmacist and retail seller of drugs. See the Note under Apothecary. [1913 Webster]