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caduceus Definition

ca·du·ceus (kə do̵̅o̅′sē əs, -dyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun pl. caducei -·cei′ (-sē ī′)

  1. the staff of an ancient herald; esp., the winged staff with two serpents coiled about it, carried by Mercury
  2. an emblematic staff like this with either one or two serpents, used as a symbol of the medical profession

Etymology: L, ? via Etr < Gr(Doric) karykeion, for Gr kērykeion < kēryx, herald < IE base *kar-, to praise > OHG hruom, Ger ruhm

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caduceus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fanfare: Caduceus Fanfares provide music for the Declaration of High Sheriff ceremony held in Aylesbury town center.

Browse dictionary entries near caduceus

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