dicephalous

[ dahy-sef-uh-luhs ]

adjective

1. having two heads; two-headed.

dicephalous

/ daɪˈsɛfələs /

adjective

1. having two heads

Derived Forms

• diˈcephalism, noun

Other Words From

• di·cepha·lism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dicephalous¹

First recorded in 1800–10, dicephalous is from the Greek word diképhalos two-headed. See di- ¹, -cephalous

Example Sentences

Named Irina & Galina, on the principle that the heads have separate personalities, the dicephalous infant is reported to smile and to respond to her names.

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