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caducean

adjective
ca·du·ce·an | \kəˈd(y)üsēən, -üshən\

Definition of caducean 

: of or relating to a caduceus

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First Known Use of caducean

1655, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for caducean

caduceus + -an

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