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drug⋅store

[druhg-stawr, -stohr]
–noun
the place of business of a druggist, usually also selling cosmetics, stationery, toothpaste, mouthwash, cigarettes, etc., and sometimes soft drinks and light meals.
Also, drug store.


Origin:
1800–10, Americanism; drug 1 + store
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drug·store also drug store   (drŭg'stôr', -stōr')   
n.  A store where prescriptions are filled and drugs and other articles are sold; a pharmacy.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: drug·store
Pronunciation: -"stO(&)r, -"sto(&)r
Function: noun
: a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles (asfood, cosmetics, and film) are sold called also pharmacy
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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