"hippocephalic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From hippo- + cephalic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hippo|cephalic}} hippo- + cephalic Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} hippocephalic
  1. Having a head shaped like that of a horse.
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