Dolichocephalic (Noun)
Meaning
An adult with a long narrow head.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She had always been self-conscious about her dolichocephalic head shape in photos.
- The ancient mummy had a distinctively dolichocephalic skull, providing clues to its origins.
- Researchers noted the high prevalence of dolichocephalic craniums in the ancient tribe.
- In ancient civilizations, dolichocephalic skulls were often considered a mark of royalty or divinity.
- Studies of cranial shapes indicated a genetic component to dolichocephalic features.