ETYM Shortened from alchemist; cf. French chimiste.
1. A scientist who specializes in chemistry.
2. (British) A pharmacist.

ETYM French droguiste, from drogue. Related to Drug.
One who deals in drugs; especially, one who buys and sells drugs without compounding them; also, a pharmacist.

A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs; SYN. druggist, chemist, apothecary, pill pusher, pill roller.
Practicer of pharmacy.