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akephaloi

akephaloi is the alternative form of acephali.

Meaning of acephali

Noun

acephali

  1. A people reported by Herodotus and Josephus to have no heads or removable heads.
  2. Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control.

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Questions about akephaloi

What is akephaloi the alternative form of?
Akephaloi is the alternative form of acephali.

Words near akephaloi in the dictionary

  1. akens
  2. akentrogonid
  3. akentrogonids
  4. akepa
  5. akepas
  6. akephaloi
  7. akepiro
  8. akepiros
  9. aker
  10. akerbia
  11. akerbias

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