"cephaloscopy" meaning in English

See cephaloscopy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From cephalo- + -scopy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cephalo|scopy}} cephalo- + -scopy Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} cephaloscopy
  1. (obsolete, anatomy) Examination of the head in order to predict mental faculties or character Tags: obsolete Categories (topical): Anatomy Related terms: cephaloscopic Translations (Translations): céphaloscopie [feminine] (French)
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