Aaron's rod

noun
/ˈɛəɹ.ənz ɹɒd/UK/ˈɛɹ.ənz ɹɑd/US

Etymology

A reference to Numbers 17:8, the Authorized / KJV translation of which is "And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds." (spelling modernized).

Definitions

  1. Any of various plants with a tall flowering stem, especially

    Any of various plants with a tall flowering stem, especially:

  2. A rod-shaped molding decorated with an entwined snake, and sometimes leaves, vines,…

    A rod-shaped molding decorated with an entwined snake, and sometimes leaves, vines, and/or scrolls.

  3. A rod with one serpent twined around it, as used by Aaron (differing from the caduceus of…

    A rod with one serpent twined around it, as used by Aaron (differing from the caduceus of Mercury, which has two serpents).

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. The penis.

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