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caduceus
noun pl. caducei
- the staff of an ancient herald; esp., the winged staff with two serpents coiled about it, carried by Mercury
- an emblematic staff like this with either one or two serpents, used as a symbol of the medical profession
Related Forms:
- caducean adjective
See caduceus in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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