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Definition of bicephalous in English: bicephalousadjective bʌɪˈkɛf(ə)ləsbʌɪˈsɛf(ə)ləsbaɪˈsɛfələs Having two heads. Example sentencesExamples - The identity of the bicephalous zoomorphic figure - perhaps a serpent or dragon - is uncertain.
- Several of the motifs depicted, specifically a bicephalous, snake-like creature and a monkey, are identical to those observed on the flagstone pavement at a nearby site.
- There are a few references and illustrations of the double-headed or bicephalous eagle in this book, but nothing horribly informative.
- The statue is a marble bicephalous Hermes, which was discovered in 1970.
- A piece of Maya jewelry depicts an anthropomorphic, bicephalous serpent.
- In far northern Europe, bicephalous animal motifs seem to be traceable at least as far back as the early 7th millennium B.C.
- These architectural remains also depict palm trees under bicephalous eagle as the tree of life, symbolizing peace and prosperity.
- On the main facade is an imposing bicephalous eagle, which represented the Hapsburg dynasty.
- Above the imperial doors the onlooker discovers the princely bicephalous eagle.
- The horizontal axis is a bicephalous serpent with mandibles made from jade that symbolize water and feathers.
- He is frequently represented in dual, bicephalous form, in constant activity in the four corners of the world, on the six faces of the cube of the universe.
- According to the Roman myth, Janus, the bicephalous god, is older than the calendar and precedes Jupiter himself.
- This reptilian monster has various forms in its plastic representations, according to the style of each region; it can appear as a bicephalous dragon or a 2-headed plumed serpent; and also as a bird with serpent features.
- The national flag represents a black bicephalous eagle with open wings situated in the middle of a red background.
- The title page is surrounded with an engraving on wood that contains also the bicephalous eagle, the emblem of the Castriots.
Origin Early 19th century: from bi- 'two' + Greek kephalē 'head' + -ous. Definition of bicephalous in US English: bicephalousadjectivebīˈsefələsbaɪˈsɛfələs Having two heads. Example sentencesExamples - This reptilian monster has various forms in its plastic representations, according to the style of each region; it can appear as a bicephalous dragon or a 2-headed plumed serpent; and also as a bird with serpent features.
- The national flag represents a black bicephalous eagle with open wings situated in the middle of a red background.
- The horizontal axis is a bicephalous serpent with mandibles made from jade that symbolize water and feathers.
- Above the imperial doors the onlooker discovers the princely bicephalous eagle.
- A piece of Maya jewelry depicts an anthropomorphic, bicephalous serpent.
- These architectural remains also depict palm trees under bicephalous eagle as the tree of life, symbolizing peace and prosperity.
- He is frequently represented in dual, bicephalous form, in constant activity in the four corners of the world, on the six faces of the cube of the universe.
- According to the Roman myth, Janus, the bicephalous god, is older than the calendar and precedes Jupiter himself.
- In far northern Europe, bicephalous animal motifs seem to be traceable at least as far back as the early 7th millennium B.C.
- The title page is surrounded with an engraving on wood that contains also the bicephalous eagle, the emblem of the Castriots.
- There are a few references and illustrations of the double-headed or bicephalous eagle in this book, but nothing horribly informative.
- Several of the motifs depicted, specifically a bicephalous, snake-like creature and a monkey, are identical to those observed on the flagstone pavement at a nearby site.
- The statue is a marble bicephalous Hermes, which was discovered in 1970.
- On the main facade is an imposing bicephalous eagle, which represented the Hapsburg dynasty.
- The identity of the bicephalous zoomorphic figure - perhaps a serpent or dragon - is uncertain.
Origin Early 19th century: from bi- ‘two’ + Greek kephalē ‘head’ + -ous. |