amblycephalidae
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/ˌæmblɪˈsɛfəlɪˌdiː/
blunt-headed snakes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblycephalidae' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amblys' meaning 'blunt' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'amblys' and 'kephalē' combined in Greek to form 'amblycephalidae', which was adopted into scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the blunt-headed nature of the snakes, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of snakes known as the blunt-headed snakes, primarily found in Asia.
The amblycephalidae are known for their distinctive head shape.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 16:06