chemist

== English == === Alternative forms === chimist, chymist (obsolete) === Etymology === First attested 1562, borrowed from French chimiste, from Medieval Latin chimista, from earlier alchimista (literally “alchemist”), from Arabic الْكِيمِيَاء (al-kīmiyāʔ), with article اَلْ (al-) + Ancient Greek χυμεία (khumeía, “art of alloying metals”), from χύμα (khúma, “fluid”), from χυμός (khumós, “juice”), from χέω (khéō, “to pour”). The pronunciation with initial /k/ is based on the Graeco-Latin etymology rather than on the French word, where the pronunciation with /ʃ/ is based on native French orthography. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Particularly: “Explanation for spelling “chymist”: from French or Greek?” As a synonym for pharmacy, a metonymous use of the proprietor to stand for their shop. === Pronunciation === enPR: kem'ĭst, IPA(key): /ˈkɛmɪst/ === Noun === chemist (plural chemists) A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level. (chiefly UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ghana, Nigeria) Synonym of pharmacist. (chiefly UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) Synonym of pharmacy, especially as a standalone shop or general store. (obsolete) An alchemist. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== chemistry alchemist ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === chimest, mitches