cephalon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɛfələn/ (UK)
- /ˈsɛfəlɒn/ (UK)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ, “head”). Probably influenced by compounds like encephalon.
Meanings
- The head of a trilobite.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cephala | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| cephalons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
mesocephalon · gnathocephalon · pseudocephalon · isocephalism · protocephalon · cephalic
Translations (3)
pt cefalão (the head of a trilobite) · fr céphalon (the head of a trilobite) · pl tarcza głowowa (the head of a trilobite)