aesculapian
|aes-cu-la-pi-an|
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/ˌɛskjʊˈleɪpiən/
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/ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpiən/
related to medicine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesculapian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Aesculapius,' where 'Aesculapius' referred to the Roman god of medicine.
Historical Evolution
'Aesculapius' transformed into the English adjective 'aesculapian,' referring to anything related to the god or the practice of medicine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the god Aesculapius, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to medicine or healing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to Aesculapius, the Roman god of medicine, or to the healing arts.
The aesculapian staff is a symbol of medicine.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 03:51