dispensary

dispensary
/di spen"seuh ree/, n., pl. dispensaries.
1. a place where something is dispensed, esp. medicines.
2. a charitable or public facility where medicines are furnished and free or inexpensive medical advice is available.
[1690-1700; < ML dispensaria storeroom, equiv. to L dispens(are) to DISPENSE + -aria -ARY]

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