acephalous

[ ey-sef-uh-luhs ]

adjective
  1. Also a·ce·phal·ic [ey-suh-fal-ik]. /ˌeɪ səˈfæl ɪk/. Zoology. headless; lacking a distinct head.

  2. without a leader or ruler.

Origin of acephalous

1
1725–35; <Greek aképhalos;see a-6, -cephalous

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British Dictionary definitions for acephalous

acephalous

/ (əˈsɛfələs) /


adjective
  1. having no head or one that is reduced and indistinct, as certain insect larvae

  2. having or recognizing no ruler or leader

Origin of acephalous

1
C18: via Medieval Latin from Greek akephalos. See a- 1, -cephalic

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