Meaning of caduceus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˈd(j)usiəs/

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  1. Noun

    caduceus

    Etymology

    Latin, from Doric Greek karukeion from Greek kērux‘herald’

    Definitions

    1. an insignia used by the medical profession

    Examples

    • « modeled after the staff of Hermes »

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