cephalon

See also: céphalon

English

a trilobite, with cephalon marked

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ, “head”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsɛfələn/, /ˈsɛfəlɒn/

Noun

cephalon (plural cephalons)

1. (zoology) The head of a trilobite.

Derived terms

• cephalic
• pseudocephalon

Translations

the head of a trilobite

• French: céphalon (fr) m

Anagrams

• Chapelon