Esculapian

American  

[es-kyoo-ley-pee-uhn] / ˌɛs kyʊˈleɪ pi ən /

noun

1. Aesculapian.

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Example Sentences

Several of these oracular prescriptions, inscribed upon a marble slab, were found on the site of an Esculapian temple near Rome.

From Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery by Lawrence, Robert Means

The Esculapian Club of Edinburgh have, since the death of Burns, added some iron-work, with an inscription in honour of the Ayrshire poet to the original headstone.

From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Burns, Robert

In the pictures now sent the snakes will be seen represented in congress in the well-known form of the Caduceus Esculapian rod.

From Ophiolatreia An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World by Anonymous

I will not explain how it was done, but there was a verdict for defendant with costs on the Esculapian wreck.

From Remarks by Nye, Bill

I have only once seen living snakes in the form of the Esculapian rod.

From Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism With an Essay on Baal Worship, On The Assyrian Sacred "Grove," And Other by Inman, Thomas