acanthocephalous
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/əˌkænθoʊˈsɛfələs/
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/əˌkænθəʊˈsɛfələs/
spiny-headed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthocephalous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akanthos' meaning 'thorn' and 'kephale' meaning 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'akanthos' and 'kephale' combined in Greek to form 'acanthocephalos', which eventually became the modern English word 'acanthocephalous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a thorny head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a spiny head or a head with thorn-like projections.
The acanthocephalous creature was a subject of fascination for the biologists.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 21:36