apothecaries' measure

noun

: a system of liquid units of measure used chiefly by pharmacists

called also apothecary measure

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apothecaries' measure was in 1776

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Cite this Entry

“Apothecaries' measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apothecaries%27%20measure. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

apothecaries' measure

noun
apoth·​e·​car·​ies' measure
ə-ˈpäth-ə-ˌker-ēz-
: a measure of capacity used chiefly by pharmacists

Medical Definition

apothecaries' measure

noun
apoth·​e·​car·​ies' measure ə-ˈpäth-ə-ˌker-ēz- How to pronounce apothecaries' measure (audio)
: a system of liquid units of measure used in compounding medical prescriptions that include the gallon, pint, fluid ounce, fluid dram, and minim
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