eucephalous

adjective

eu·​ceph·​a·​lous
(ˈ)yü¦sefələs
variants or less commonly eucephalic
¦yüsə̇¦falik
: having a well-developed head
used of the larvae of certain flies
compare hemicephalous

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary eu- + -cephalous or -cephalic

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“Eucephalous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucephalous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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