Where does “caduceum” come from?
caduceum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek καρύκειον — herald’s wand or staff.
caduceum (Latin): a herald's staff; the staff of Mercury as herald...
Definitions
- a herald's staff; the staff of Mercury as herald...
Ancestry of “caduceum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | καρύκειον | herald’s wand or staff |