esculaap
See also: Esculaap
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Esculaap, the Greco-Roman god of healing, fromMiddle Dutch esculapius, from Latin Aesculapius, from Ancient Greek Ἀσκληπιός (Asklēpiós).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
esculaap m (plural esculapen, diminutive esculaapje n)
- Rod of Asclepius (symbol of medicine)
- (Belgium, colloquial) A physician, medical doctor
- Synonyms: arts, dokter, geneesheer