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That branch of pharmacology which treats of unprepared medicines or simples; -- called also pharmacography, and pharmacomathy.

Pharmacognosis.

See Pharmacognosis.

A hydrous arsenate of lime, usually occurring in silky fibers of a white or grayish color.

One skilled in pharmacology.

Knowledge of drugs or medicines; the art of preparing medicines.

See Pharmacognosis.

A medicine or drug; also, a poison. Dunglison.

A book or treatise describing the drugs, preparations, etc., used in medicine; especially, one that is issued by official authority and considered as an authoritative standard.

One who sells medicines; an apothecary.

A hydrous arsenate of iron occurring in green or yellowish green cubic crystals; cube ore.

medicines according to prescriptions of physicians; the occupation of an apothecary or a pharmaceutical chemist.

Loving harmony or music.

The act or practice of prescribing too many medicines.

Of or pertaining to telharmonium.

An instrument for producing music (Tel*har"mo*ny []), at a distant point or points by means of alternating currents of electricity controlled by an operator who plays on a keyboard. The music is produced by a receiving instrument similar or analogous to the telephone, but not held to the ear. The pitch corresponds with…

A combination of wax, resin, lard, and pitch, composing an ointment. Brande & C.

Twisted guts. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Ascham.

To release from a charm, fascination, or secret power; to disenchant. Beau. & Fl.

Inharmonious; unsymmetrical; also, unmusical; discordant. Swift. -- Un`har*mo"ni*ous*ly, adv.