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Definition of Caducius

Caduceus, the winged rod of Hermes, entwined with two serpents; originally a simple olive branch; was in the hands of the god possessed of magical virtues; it was the symbol of peace.
- Wikipedia

Ca*du"ce*us (?), n. [L. caduceum, caduceus; akin to Gr. &?; a herald's wand, fr. &?; herald.] (Myth.) The official staff or wand of Hermes or Mercury, the messenger of the gods. It was originally said to be a herald's staff of olive wood, but was afterwards fabled to have two serpents coiled about it, and two wings at the top.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • A symbol consisting of a staff with two snakes wrapped around it; symbol of medicine in America.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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