asklepian

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From the Greek deity Asclepius.

Noun[edit]

asklepian (plural asklepians)

  1. The symbol of a rod entwined with a serpent, ⟨⚕⟩, which represents healing and medicine.

Usage notes[edit]

Frequently confused with the caduceus.

Synonyms[edit]

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