SPHENOCEPHALIA
\sfˌɛnə͡ʊsfˈe͡ɪli͡ə], \sfˌɛnəʊsfˈeɪliə], \s_f_ˌɛ_n_əʊ_s_f_ˈeɪ_l_iə]\
Definitions of SPHENOCEPHALIA
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Monstrosity, in which the head is wedge-shaped, owing to the projection of the anterior fontanel region.
By Robley Dunglison
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A form of monstrosity in which the cranium is wedge-shaped. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.