First Known Use: 1599
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cephalic
adjective ce·phal·ic \sə-ˈfa-lik\
Definition of CEPHALIC
1
: of or relating to the head
2
: directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
— ce·phal·i·cal·ly \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of CEPHALIC
Middle French céphalique, from Latin cephalicus, from Greek kephalikos, from kephalē head; akin to Old High German gebal skull, Old Norse gafl gable, Tocharian A śpāl head
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cephalic
adjective ce·phal·ic \sə-ˈfal-ik\
Medical Definition of CEPHALIC
1
: of or relating to the head
2
: directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
—ce·phal·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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