esculaap

See also: Esculaap

Dutch

Etymology

From Esculaap, the Greco-Roman god of healing, fromMiddle Dutch esculapius, from Latin Aesculapius, from Ancient Greek Ἀσκληπιός (Asklēpiós).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌɛs.kyˈlaːp/
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  • Hyphenation: es‧cu‧laap
  • Rhymes: -aːp

Noun

esculaap m (plural esculapen, diminutive esculaapje n)

  1. Rod of Asclepius (symbol of medicine)
  2. (Belgium, colloquial) A physician, medical doctor
    Synonyms: arts, dokter, geneesheer

Derived terms
  • esculaapslang
  • esculaapstaf
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