acephalous
[ ey-sef-uh-luhs ]
adjective
Also a·ce·phal·ic [ey-suh-fal-ik]. /ˌeɪ səˈfæl ɪk/. Zoology. headless; lacking a distinct head.
without a leader or ruler.
Origin of acephalous
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British Dictionary definitions for acephalous
acephalous
/ (əˈsɛfələs) /
adjective
having no head or one that is reduced and indistinct, as certain insect larvae
having or recognizing no ruler or leader
Origin of acephalous
1C18: via Medieval Latin from Greek akephalos. See a- 1, -cephalic
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