caducean

adjective

ca·​du·​ce·​an
kəˈd(y)üsēən,
-üshən
: of or relating to a caduceus

Word History

Etymology

caduceus + -an

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caducean was in 1655

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“Caducean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caducean. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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