DOLICHOCEPHALIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

having a relatively long head with a cephalic index of under 75

Synonyms

Dolichocranic, Dolichocephalic, Dolichocranial

Antonyms

Brachycephalic

🔗 Related Words

dolicho – A related word in the same word family.

cephalic – A related word in the same word family.

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