Drŭg'gist, n.

n. [Fr. droguiste, from drogue; Sp. droguista, droguero, It. droghiere, droghiero. See DRUG.] One who deals in drugs; especially, one whose occupation is merely to buy and sell drugs, without compounding or preparation.

☞ In the United States, the same person often carries on the business of the druggist and the apothecary.