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acephalous
[ ey-sef-uh-luhs ]
/ eɪˈsɛf ə ləs /
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adjective
Also a·ce·phal·ic [ey-suh-fal-ik]. /ˌeɪ səˈfæl ɪk/. Zoology. headless; lacking a distinct head.
without a leader or ruler.
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Origin of acephalous
Words nearby acephalous
acellular vaccine, acenesthesia, acentric, -aceous, ace out, acephalous, acephate, ace point, acequia, acer, aceramic
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How to use acephalous in a sentence
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
Word Origin for acephalous
C18: via Medieval Latin from Greek akephalos. See a- 1, -cephalic
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