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单词 bicephalous
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Definition of bicephalous in English:

bicephalous

adjective 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:

bicephalous

adjectivebīˈsefələsbaɪˈsɛfələs
  • 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.

 
 
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