bicapitate

/baɪkæpɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have two small horns or horn-like protrusions on the head

“The beetle’s unique ability to bicapitate its head helped it defend itself from predators.”

2. verb (intransitive)

to grow or develop two small horns or horn-like protrusions on the head

“The young deer started to bicapitate as it matured into a full-grown buck.”

Synonyms

  • bicarinate
  • horn

Antonyms

  • dehorn
  • dehorned