Asclepiad

Translation of "asclepiad" into Russian

Noun

asclepiad

asclepiads pl

асклепиад

According to tradition, Hippocrates was an asclepiad.

По преданию, Гиппократ был асклепиадом.

Additional translations

ластовнев

ботан., устар.

Adjective

asclepiad

Used attributively in botanical context; not normally gradable.

ластовневый

ботаническое

Asclepiad species often produce a milky latex.

Ластовневые виды часто выделяют молочный сок.

Additional translations

реже; научное

Noun

A member of an ancient Greek guild of physicians who claimed descent from Asclepius.

According to tradition, Hippocrates was an asclepiad.

A line of verse written in asclepiadic meter.

The poet chose the asclepiad to lend his verse a classical rhythm.

Any plant of the former family Asclepiadaceae (the milkweeds).

The starfish flower is a striking asclepiad native to southern Africa.

Adjective

Relating to or belonging to the former plant family Asclepiadaceae.

Asclepiad species often produce a milky latex.