caduceus

/kæˈdjuːshiəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A staff with two intertwined snakes, carried as a symbol of authority or healing, especially in ancient Greek and Roman medicine and in modern medical and pharmaceutical contexts.

“The doctor held the caduceus as a symbol of her profession.”

Synonyms

  • herald's staff
  • staff of Asclepius

Antonyms

  • bane
  • poison