man-headed
|man-head-ed|
/ˈmænˌhɛdɪd/
having a man's head
Etymology
'man-headed' originates from Modern English, specifically the combination of 'man' and 'headed', where 'man' meant 'adult male human' and 'headed' meant 'having a head'.
'man' comes from Old English word 'mann' and 'head' comes from Old English word 'heafod'; these elements formed compounds in Middle English and eventually produced the modern compound 'man-headed'.
Initially, it meant 'having the head of a man'; this literal meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the head of a man; with a head that resembles or is of a man.
The ancient statue was man-headed, combining human and animal features.
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Last updated: 2026/01/15 20:28