Acrocephalous

/ˌækroʊˈsɛfələs/ adjective

Definition

Having or relating to a peaked, pointed, or cone-shaped head; affected by acrocephalia.

Etymology

From Greek akron 'peak' + kephale 'head' + -ous adjective suffix. An alternate form of acrocephalic with the same meaning.

Kelly Says

The -ous ending emphasizes the quality of 'being' peaked-headed—it's an older anatomical term that appears in 19th-century medical texts describing skull variations.

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