The Harry Potter Compendium
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Slug & Jiggers Apothecary is a shop in Diagon Alley, established in 1207,[1] which sells potion ingredients.

Etymology[]

It is possible that "slug" refers to the mollusc, and "jigger" to a liquid measure (1½ fl. oz. or about 45ml). The latter is often an apothecaries' measurement.

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]

  1. The Making of Harry Potter (see this image)


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