cynocephalus

noun

cyn·​o·​cephalus
1
plural cynocephali : a dogheaded being:
a
: one of a fabled race of dogheaded men
b
: baboon
2
capitalized [New Latin, from Latin]
a
: a genus of mammals containing the flying lemurs
b
in former classifications : papio

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek kynokephalos, from kynokephalos, adjective, from kyn- cyn- + -kephalos -cephalous

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“Cynocephalus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynocephalus. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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