cyn·o·cephalus \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+\noun Etymology: Latin, from Greek kynokephalos, from kynokephalos, adjective, from kyn- cyn- + -kephalos -cephalous 1.pluralcynocephali: a dogheaded being: a.: one of a fabled race of dogheaded men b.: baboon 2.capitalized[New Latin, from Latin] a.: a genus of mammals containing the flying lemurs b.in former classifications: papio I