androcephalous
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/ˌændroʊˈsɛfələs/
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/ˌændrəʊˈsɛfələs/
having a human head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androcephalous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'andr-' meaning 'man' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head.'
Historical Evolution
'androcephalous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in zoological and botanical contexts since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a human head,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a human head, especially (in zoology or botany) describing an organism or structure with a human-like head.
The statue was designed in an androcephalous form, with a lion's body and a human head.
Synonyms
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