"pharmacian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pharmacians [plural]
Etymology: From pharmacy + -ian, probably after the model of French pharmacien. Doublet of pharmacist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pharmacy|ian}} pharmacy + -ian, {{der|en|fr|pharmacien}} French pharmacien, {{doublet|en|pharmacist}} Doublet of pharmacist Head templates: {{en-noun}} pharmacian (plural pharmacians)
  1. (rare, archaic) Synonym of pharmacist: a person who sells medicines. Tags: archaic, rare Categories (topical): Healthcare occupations, People, Pharmacy, Scientists Synonyms: pharmacist [synonym, synonym-of]

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