Eurycephalic

/ˌjuːrɪsəˈfælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having a broad or wide head relative to its length.

Etymology

From Greek 'eury-' (wide, broad) and 'cephalic' (relating to the head), a term used in anatomy and anthropology to describe head proportions.

Kelly Says

This word describes the shape of skulls—wide-headed humans are considered eurycephalic, and different populations often have different typical head shapes, which early anthropologists used to study human variation!

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