esculaap

See also: Esculaap

Dutch

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -aːp

Etymology

From Esculaap, the Greco-Roman god of healing, from Latin Aesculapius, from Ancient Greek (Asklepios); cognate with French esculape

Noun

esculaap m (plural esculapen, diminutive esculaapje n)

1. (colloquial) A physician, medical doctor

Synonyms

• arts m
• doctor (in de medicijnen/geneeskunde) m
• dokter m
• geneesheer m