cephalous

[ sef-uh-luhs ]

adjective
  1. having a head.

Origin of cephalous

1
First recorded in 1870–75; cephal- + -ous

Other definitions for -cephalous (2 of 2)

-cephalous

  1. a combining form meaning “having a head or heads” of the specified sort or number: brachycephalous.

Origin of -cephalous

2
<Greek -kephalos -headed, derivative of kephalḗ head; see -ous

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