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baculus

noun
bac·​u·​lus | \ -lÉ™s\
plural baculi\ -​ËŒlÄ« , -​ËŒlÄ“ \

Definition of baculus

: a staff regarded as symbolic of authority (such as the pastoral staff of a bishop)

First Known Use of baculus

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for baculus

Late Latin; akin to Latin baculum staff

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