A historical South Asian term for a pharmacist, herbalist, or druggist — someone who sells medicines, spices, and traditional remedies. In pre-modern India, a pansari's shop was a vital community hub where you could find everything from herbs and spices to basic medical compounds. The role blended the functions of pharmacist, herbalist, and grocer. While the formal profession has been replaced by modern pharmacies, pansari shops still exist in parts of South Asia selling traditional goods.
His grandfather ran a pansari shop in the old market quarter, selling spices and herbal remedies to half the neighbourhood.
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(India, historical) A pharmacist; a druggist.
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