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1. (n.) caduceus
the winged staff carried by Mercury as messenger of the gods.
2. caduceus
a representation of this staff used as a symbol of the medical profession.
Etymology: (1585–95; < L, var. of cādūceum < Gk)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) caduceus
an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) caduceus
the official staff or wand of Hermes or Mercury, the messenger of the gods. It was originally said to be a herald's staff of olive wood, but was afterwards fabled to have two serpents coiled about it, and two wings at the top
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. caduceus
the winged rod of Hermes, entwined with two serpents; originally a simple olive branch; was in the hands of the god possessed of magical virtues; it was the symbol of peace.
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