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Etymology
A serpent drinking from a cup or bowl and sometimes twined around it. Perhaps related to the serpent in the staff of Asclepius, which is thought to be the Guinea worm in origin.

Symbol

 * 1) a pharmacy, particularly in Europe
 * 1) a pharmacy, particularly in Europe

Usage notes
The masculine equivalent, the rod of Asclepius (Hygieia's husband) $⟨⚕⟩$, is associated with curative medicine.

Derived terms
Ultimate source of the modern symbol $⟨⯚⟩$ of the asteroid (10) Hygiea, though that has transmogrified into a caduceus.