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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pharmacopeia

/fɑrməˈkɑpɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does pharmacopeia mean?

noun

A book or collection of directions for the preparation of medicines, or a collection of official standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of drugs.

Example

"The pharmacopeia of the ancient Egyptians was a collection of recipes for medicinal potions and elixirs."

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