Aesculapian

adjective

Aes·​cu·​la·​pi·​an ˌe-sk(y)ə-ˈlā-pē-ən How to pronounce Aesculapian (audio)
: of or relating to Aesculapius or the healing art

Word History

Etymology

Aesculapius, Greco-Roman god of medicine + -an entry 2

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aesculapian was in 1605

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“Aesculapian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aesculapian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

Aesculapian

adjective
Aes·​cu·​la·​pi·​an ˌes-kyə-ˈlā-pē-ən How to pronounce Aesculapian (audio)
: of or relating to Aesculapius or the healing art : medical
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