Aesculapius
[es-kyuh-ley-pee-uh s or, esp. British, ee-skuh-]
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noun
the ancient Roman god of medicine and healing.
Compare Asclepius.
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Historical Examples of aesculapius
"A lean chicken to Aesculapius," whispered the grammateus to Althea.
Arachne, CompleteGeorg Ebers
Aesculapius reigned paramount in the premises at Fairladies.
Red GauntletSir Walter Scott
By an easy transition the laurel became sacred also to Aesculapius.
The Sacred TreeJ. H. Philpot
I thought that with your prescription you were to be the AEsculapius.
You Never Know Your Luck, CompleteGilbert Parker
She was punished with death indeed; but her son was Aesculapius.
The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1Rupert Hughes
Aesculapius
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