Pharmacy
/ˈfɑːr.mə.si/noun
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and dispensed.
Did you know?The term 'pharmacy' has roots in ancient Greek, where it referred not just to medicine, but to the art of potion-making and witchcraft.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
φαρμακον (pharmakon)
“A drug, potion, or remedy, often with magical connotations.”
Late Latin
Latin
pharmacia
“The preparation of medicines, rooted in the Greek concept of healing.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
pharmacia
“The place where drugs are compounded, often associated with alchemy.”
14th Century
Old French
farmacie
“The art or science of preparing drugs, seen as a mystical practice.”
Modern English
English
pharmacy
“The science and practice of preparing and dispensing medications.”