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æsculapian, a.|ɛskjuːˈleɪpɪən|
Also Esc-.
[f. next + -an.]
Of or belonging to æsculapius (the god of medicine), or to the healing art; medicinal.
1622Massinger Virg. Mart. iv. i, Turn o'er all the volumes Of your mysterious æsculapian science. 1792D. Lloyd Voy. Life v. 107 æsculapian art could not restore The springs and movements into harmony. 1843A. Bethune Scott. Peas. Fireside 4 The time at which Roland Bridges began his Esculapian labours. |