What is the definition of Bicephalium? | Dictionary.net

BICEPHALIUM

\ba͡ɪsɪfˈe͡ɪli͡əm], \ba‍ɪsɪfˈe‍ɪli‍əm], \b_aɪ_s_ɪ_f_ˈeɪ_l_iə_m]\

Definitions of BICEPHALIUM

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

Sort: Oldest first

A hybrid word, from bi and 'head.' Sauvages applies this epithet to a very large sarcoma on the head, which seems to form a double head.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

Word of the day

Snake's-head

Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.

View More

Nearby Words