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caducean

/kəˈdjuː.si.ən/

翻译: 过时的形容词,指与卡杜克乌斯(赫尔墨斯或墨丘利的带翼权杖)相关的;该权杖常用作医学或商业的象征。

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adjective

/kəˈdjuː.si.ən/formalmedical已废弃
  • zh过时的形容词,指与卡杜克乌斯(赫尔墨斯或墨丘利的带翼权杖)相关的;该权杖常用作医学或商业的象征。

An obsolete adjective relating to the caduceus, the winged staff of Hermes or Mercury, often used as a symbol of medicine or commerce.

  1. Relating to a caduceusC2formal

    Of or pertaining to a caduceus, which is a staff with two snakes coiled around it, often used as a symbol of medicine or commerce.

    zh与双蛇杖有关的

    • The caducean emblem is often mistakenly used for medical organizations.
    • Ancient depictions of Hermes show him holding a caducean staff.
    • The caducean symbol appears on some coins from antiquity.