rod of Asclepius

noun phrase

variants or rod of Aesculapius

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Similarly, the rod of Asclepius has a single serpent wrapped around it. Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rod of Asclepius was in 1902

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“Rod of Asclepius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rod%20of%20Asclepius. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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rod of Asclepius

noun
rod of As·​cle·​pi·​us -ˌa-ˈsklē-pē-əs How to pronounce rod of Asclepius (audio)
variants or rod of Aesculapius
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