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formulary (n.)

1540s, "collection of set forms," from French formulaire "collection of formulae," from noun use of Latin adjective formularius, from formula "a form" (see formula). As an adjective in English, "of the nature of a formula," 1728. The Latin adjective also was used as a noun meaning "a lawyer skilled in composing writs."

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Definitions of formulary from WordNet
1
formulary (n.)
(pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation;
Synonyms: pharmacopeia
2
formulary (adj.)
of or relating to or of the nature of a formula;
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