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bird-headed

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having a bird’s head, especially of a mythological figure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a bird-headed statue

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adj

Meaning 2

Having a birth defect (Seckel syndrome) resulting in a head with a large nose, weakly developed chin, receding brow, and small cranial cavity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, not-comparable

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