dolichocephalic
|dol-i-cho-ce-phal-ic|
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/ˌdɒlɪkoʊsɪˈfælɪk/
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/ˌdɒlɪkəʊsɪˈfælɪk/
long-headed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dolichocephalic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'dolichos' meaning 'long' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'dolichocephalic' was derived from the Greek word 'dolichokephalos' and eventually became the modern English word 'dolichocephalic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a long head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a relatively long head, with a cephalic index of less than 75.
The dolichocephalic skull is often seen in certain dog breeds.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 05:53