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caduceus
caduceus /kəˈdjuːsiəs/
noun
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An insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
(
caduceus
)
an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
The caduceus is a widely recognized symbol in the medical profession.
The caduceus is a widely recognized symbol in the medical profession.
Erasmus
Erasmus /ɪˈræzməs/
noun
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Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)
(
Desiderius Erasmus
, Erasmus
, Geert Geerts
, Gerhard Gerhards
)
Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)
underpass
underpass /ˈʌndɝˌpæs/
noun
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An underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
(
subway
, underpass
)
an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
The underpass allows pedestrians to cross the busy road safely
The underpass allows pedestrians to cross the busy road safely
black flag
black flag /blæk flæɡ/
noun
-
(
)
A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
(
blackjack
, Jolly Roger
, pirate flag
, black flag
)
a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
As they approached, they noticed the ship raised a black flag, indicating pirates.
As they approached, they noticed the ship raised a black flag, indicating pirates.
